Kevin Johnson or Steve Nash: Who Is the Phoenix Suns' Greatest Point Guard?

When examining the Suns' franchise, the question that needs to be asked first is why there so much love thrown at Steve Nash when he isn't even the best point guard in Suns' history?

Who is the best point guard in Suns history? Kevin Johnson—and Nash doesn't even come close.

Kevin Johnson's career average is 17 points per game, with a career high of 22.5 points per game in '89-90.

Nash, on the other hand, is at 11.2 points per game, with a high of 18.8 points per game in '05-06.

Johnson also averaged 8.8 assists per game, with a high of 12.4 in '90-91.  Steve Nash's career average with the Suns is 8.2 assists per game, with a high of 11.6 coming in the '06-07 season.

There are several other important categories that need to be addressed. Steve Nash wins in two categories—free-throw shooting percentage and three-point shooting percentage, whereas Johnson beats Nash on-field goal percentage.

But here's the difference between the two player, and why Johnson is the best point guard in Suns history:  Nash's superior foul shooting and three-point percentage. It doesn't take away from the fact that he is a wimp who tries to avoid contact.

Kevin Johnson was fearless. Career-wise Johnson went to the line twice as often as Nash.

Here are two plays that showcase Johnson's abilities.

Here are a couple of examples of what Nash brings to the table.

See the difference?  Nash flops! KJ attacks the rim with reckless abandon.  Johnson's ability to drive made him a better passer. 

Johnson also played more seasons for the Suns. Yet another knock on Nash is that he didn't develop until he was in Dallas—and even then it took him to his third year in the Mavericks' system to actually become a solid point guard.

Just for kicks, here are a few more clips to remind you of how well KJ played the game. Again, he played fearlessly, and that can't be said about Nash.