A career retrospective of Steve Nash, one of the greatest point guards of all time. Follow Nonstop Instagram: / nonstop TikTok: / nonstop Twitter: / nonstop Imagery supplied by Getty Images
It’s sucks people try to define his career with his stats. He made the Suns a contender mostly every year he was there. One of the best floor generals ever
@@MrGoatMan3895Although I think Kobe deserved that 2006 mvp I feel as if Steve Nash is only looked at as the guy who stole Kobe and Shaq’s MVP, which is absolutely ridiculous. The suns would be nothing without him.
@@MrGoatMan3895 the year kobe's team had like a .500 record and was in 6th place while nash lost stoudemire for the year and they still won 55 games. that year? "but muh ppg."
@@davidwilliams316 idk, probably because the suns were a 55 win team while the lakers barely made it into the playoffs and lost in the 1st round in Game 7, even though Kobe did everything he could, 81 points
Nash should not have won either MVP award. He is a laughable MVP and history will continue to show he didn't deserve the aware. The only reason he has two is because he won it in 2005 when he didn't deserve it, and because he improved all his numbers, he had to win it in 2006 even though again, he did not deserve it. You shouldn't be the MVP when you are a complete liability on one side of the court.
@@ThatDudeCurtis6Nash was one of the best point guards ever. His passing was unreal and the way he created chances both for himself and his teammates. Although I agree that Nash didn't deserve the 2006 mvp, he lead his team to the WCF and averaged 15 points and 12 assists in 2005. Even if his stats aren't that impressive at first glance. MVP's aren't just based off of stats. Nash is an amazing point guard, not a laughable mvp. He is one of the key reasons why the Suns were a championship contender for most of his time there. Please appreciate his greatness.
None of that has any bearing on him being the MVP either of those years. He didn't deserve the awards and is a joke of an MVP. @@MrGoatMan3895 Shaq was the MVP in 2005 Duncan, Dirk, Lebron, and Kobe were all better choices in 2006
You never saw Steve whining about no foul calls. You never saw excessive celebrating after a made shot. He never pounded his chest. He just strapped on his tool belt and went to work every game.
Steve Nash is the reason why I fell in love with basketball at 8 years old .. had me practicing passing the ball behind my back , licking my fingers before shooting free throws 🤣 I was heartbroken when he went to the Lakers but at the same time I wanted him to win a ring , still bums me out that he wasn't able to achieve that
@@MaxJoseph999 lmao I always thought the same thing , but doing it gave me a little more grip on the ball so i assumed he did it for more control of the ball
I am just a casual NBA fans but I really hooked on watching Steve Nash every time he plays. He revolutionized the point guard position and IMO he unselfishness is what make him above everyone else even though he deserved more. Thank you for your great career from a fan like me. Stay true to yourself Steve Nash.
@@davidwilliams316Are you insane. Someone who can't score doesn't have multiple 50-40-90 seasons. He was just too unselfish. He held back his scoring ability in favor of deferring to his teammates. That's VERY different from saying he CAN'T score.
@@Triniboi05 he couldn't do that vs the spurs. When his team favored to win he gets hurt trying to play defense. He didn't double down with the play style that won the suns 60+ games. He just too injury prone.
That 2007 series was an absolute robbery. The suspension on Amare and Diaw for merely stepping outside the bench was extremely mind boggling. The Spurs went on to demolish both the West Finals 4-1 (Utah) and the Finals 4-0 (Cleveland) which was absolutely heart breaking because that should've been the Suns in that spot. That would've been our first Championship ever.
you have to remember the context of this though. It wasn't that far removed from the malice at the palace and the NBA had just implemented that rule which in no uncertain terms said in that exact situation there would be suspensions. it did suck but there was a reason.
@@raygonzales197 I don't think it was rigged, but there is a real case to be made for it. There are many factors that went into this suspension, including malice at the palace and Tim Duncan being a top 10 all time player and getting bias for it. Still though, if I was a Suns fan, I would likely feel the same way with emotional bias.
@@ethanhaggerty4290 I didn't switch teams per se (as in I didn't switching to liking another basketball team). I just lost my love for spurs after some things came to light (Granted I was naive and very new to Basketball when I started loving Spurs). I don't support an organization fully anymore now (like I use to with spurs). Now I just pick a favorite team every season to season and just am excited to see the games unfold. Right now (and has been for the last few years) my favorites has been Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heats, Denver Nuggets. And it is not really the organisation but the coaches and players that I like. I still love spurs ball--that team passing brilliance that I initially fell in love with and still am. Love seeing other teams in NBA using selfless team play to win games.
Love how you said he won a state championship in high school.... its a provincial championship in Canada 🇨🇦 Nash is a BC treasure and we love him here ❤️
Yeah, I caught that too. I don't even think it was a mistake. I think that Americans like to pretend that all the stars that they see on their TV are American (when obviously they aren't).
Anyone who doesn't love Steve Nash as a basketball fan is biased in some manner. While I agree, his 2 MVPs are questionable and other guys likely could have gotten it, he was insanely talented and the closest to a Stockton we have ever seen in a pure PG style.
Steve Nash and those 2000s Suns teams were the version 1 edition of Steph Curry of the 2010s Warriors. Steve Kerr was the GM of the Suns and became the Head Coach of the Warriors. Draymond, Klay and Igoudala played hybrid versions of Stoudemire and Marion of the Suns. Livingston, Barnes and others were the Warriors version Hill, Barbosa, Bell. If you watch and paid attention to both teams and organizations you could see this.
Nash would still try to play defense and get elbow in the face or kneed In the face. Nash is just better off not playing defense so he can stay healthy the whole game.
Top 5 shooter all time with an almost career average of 50/40/90, every team he played with had the top offense in the league, revolutionized the game. Would have scored a lot more in today's offense (which he pioneered) and wishes he would have shot more in his time. Whenever they weren't playing well he could easily take over and score 40+ points in a game. Was a textbook MVP both years. The first year because he took them from 20 wins to 60 wins and the top offense in the league, while all metrics showed when he wasn't on the floor they sucked. The following year they lost their 2nd best player for the season in Amare Stoudemire and they still won over 50 games. Would have a ring too if the malice in the palace didn't happen and the league wasn't on edge to ban players who stood up to fight. For some reason people think Kobe deserved the 06-07 MVP because he simply chucked more to 35ppg on terrible efficiency, and his team barely made the playoffs with a .500 record. Madness.
for real! One thing thag made me fall in love with him with Dallas was when somebody would score a three on him. He would go right back and do the same on his face. Dude could easily score but choose to be a pass first player getting everybody involved
I became a Lakers fan when I moved to LA in '91 for college. I watched Kobe's entire career and he was my favorite player. I agree wholeheartedly with your statement. Although I hated the way Nash used to pick apart my Lakers, Steve Nash hooped more beautifully than any other player I can remember.
Finally, someone who remembers the past clearly. There is a certain kind of fan who loves players like Kobe and doesn't respect people like Nash. I'm not going to bring race into this because I think it's cultural, not racial. Both Kobe and Steve were brilliant basketball minds, but the main difference between them was that Kobe was dominated by his ego. His pride prevented what could have been and even better career. You said it: Kobe would force up difficult shots, shooting the Lakers OUT of games as often as he carried the day. I know this well, I was a Lakers fan during Kobe's prime and I wanted to tear my hair out whenever Kobe decided he needed to "take over" a game. The fans love Kobe's "alpha" attitude and assholery, but don't appreciate a player like Nash who did whatever it took for his team to win. Yes, I know that Kobe was a top tier defender and Nash wasn't, and I'm not trying to claim Nash was a better player overall. I'm more talking about the attitude of a certain segment of the population that admires flashy moves and arrogance and doesn't appreciate self-discipline, humility, and self-awareness. These are the same reasons why there are all those idiots out there who think Lebron walks on water but resent Curry, despite (in my opinion) Curry achieving just as much as Lebron with a lot less god-given talent (and less whining, pouting, flopping, throwing coaches and teammates under the bus, self-aggrandizement, and lying)
I've been on a Steve Nash high for the last month or so. He's one of my all-time favorite players and to have so many SEASONS shooting 50/40/90 is unreal. Just try to acheive that in a single game in the NBA, let alone for an entire season. Not to mention he's playing against defenders that have crazy athleticism and wingspans every night. It's insane to think about the mastery you have to have over the game to be able to do that at the highest level for so many years without being a supremely athletic like Jordan, or 6'9 like Magic.
Steve Nash and his team encouraged me to watch NBA games, and it had an impeccable impact on my childhood. I am glad to see that Nash is finally receiving recognition after all these years. The Suns team led by Nash was like an early version of Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors, but the only difference was that the Warriors were able to put together the missing pieces that were lacking in Nash's team.
Steve Nash, RIP Hamilton, Carmelo, Derrick rose, and Allen iverson were the players I loved watching the most when I was younger with Nash and AI being my favorites
If Bulls had RIP a season earlier instead of Keith Bogus, or if Rose hadn't gotten injured when he got there, Bulls and Heat woulda been playing the best Eastern Conference series ever for half a decade. Bulls coulda won 1 or 2 from the Heat and sadly for Dirk, he probably wouldn't have won one as that front heavy Bulls Squad that neutralizes Mavs rebounding woulda given Dirk more trouble than Heat's lack of size and there aint no way JJ Barea or the Jet locking Rose down lol.
@@lilpenny1982Nash could’ve easily gotten 25 ppg in his era but was always a pass first guard. If he was in his prime in today’s league he’d easily be 28ppg and 12apg.
He was my childhood favorite, even though I am a Celtic fan. He is so much resembles soccer Luka Modric, who would love the game. Totally a genius game planner and unselfish.
You could watch insane passing highlights of Nash all day long. It's not like there is only a handful of these clips, he was doing it every single game. An absolute joy to watch back in the day, and we have seen nothing like it since.
When I was a kid I loved Pistol Pete, even though I never actually got to see him play live; watching Nash I felt that this is about what it would be like or the closest thing to it
Nash was my guy in the mid 00s, the section about the Suns' playoff struggles was depressing to watch. Wanted so badly for them to win just one ring. Still one of my all time fave players though, he's the man
Please note, I'm not disagreeing with your assessment of Steve Nash, but his desire to play team basketball is very likely why he shot 50/40...the 90 was all him. When you distribute as well as Nash does, it causes the defense to spread out to prevent other players from punishing you. Nash shot well because he often had more space as a result of his passing. Had he of increased his shooting frequency, it may have cost him shooting accuracy (more defensive pressure). I'm not saying it wouldn't be the right choice, but he may not have ended up being the 50/40/90 player you now know.
@@jonarmour7585 Yeah but that's assuming he basically ONLY shot. You make a good point but it kind of assumes to far the other way. He didn't need to shoot all the time. Just more. Then the defenses would be even more off balance because they'd have no clue what might be coming. I could just as easily say adding a bit more shooting would have sent all his statistics even higher because most defenses basically knew he was a passer. We'll simply never know.
@@doublestrokeroll I wasn't suggesting he only shoot, but that assuming shooting more would automatically lead to greater statistical improvement might be naïve. Your own comment is indicative of what I was trying to imply, "most defenses basically knew he was a passer." If that is true, how did they defend him? They gave him more space and tried to fill passing lanes, because the probability he would punish them shooting was lower. If he became a volume shooter, I suspect defenses would have tightened up which would have hurt his FG%. I'm quite comfortable deducing that shooting more may have actually led to more assists or at least more efficient assists. Shooting more would have forced defenses to play him tighter, which would have created more space for passing. Ultimately, I think we agree. More shooting from Nash seems like it would have led to a greater optimization of his skill set. Just don't think we should get too silly about suggesting because he was 50/40/90 that shooting more was a foregone conclusion (i.e. he couldn't shoot too much) or that shooting more wouldn't have negatively impacted his 50/40/90 career stat line. If you tell me that averaging 20 pts per game and 10 assists on 44/38/90 is a better outcome, I wouldn't disagree with you. His actual career stats were 49/43/90 with 14 pts and and 8.5 assists per game. I simply think there would be some give to get (give up some fg% and get more pts and asts). Thanks for keeping it cordial.
you could tell Nash knew the game of futbol well. you use feet in futbol which makes hard window passes that much more skilled in my opinion as we are creatures of our hands. his vision translated on the basketball court where he threaded needles all day which in my opinion made him one of best offensive pt guard passers ever
Kobe is my Goat but Steeve Nash will always be my favorite player. I just love watching those 7 seconds or less suns offense, especially when they're going for the fast break and Nash with the ball. You just know you're about to see an electrifying highlight. I honestly believe that if he played in today's NBA, he could give Curry a run for his money with his sick handles and sharp shooting, plus he still that great passer and play maker too!
If Steve Nash played in today's NBA he would be a solid mix of CP3/Curry and would absolutely dominate None the less he revolutionised the NBA and the Suns 7 second offense was a pleasure to watch all those years
Hmm...I'd probably put him number 4 on your list. Probably bump Curry over Magic at this point. And I'm way more of a Magic fan. Thomas is right. But I think Nash is better than all the rest of those guys.
@@doublestrokeroll I agree. Kidd couldn't shoot, or run half-court offence until late in his career. Stockton couldn't take over a game by himself. CP3 was predictable and could be stopped in crucial moments of the game. Still, because of his offence, he should rank above Kidd and Stockton. Kevin Johnson was arguably better than Payton, but both should rank below Kidd. Westbrook shouldn't even belong to the list. He isn't a good shooter or a playmaker, and his triple-double stats were packed.
I used to COOK with Nash on 2K Mfs were rage quitting left and right! Some nights my homie and I would co-op and he would be locked on Stoudemire and we would run the pick&roll almost every damn play 😂 I know that had to be frustrating for some of our opponents 🤣
My older cousin played against Nash back in high school here in BC, and was a power forward. Nash was effing' FAST and that game Nash's team won by around 5 points. I still have the original SI magazine article about him. If anyone knows how to dribble properly, then do what he did: BOUNCE 2 TENNIS BALLS every day, left and right hand for 5 years from grade school to high school. He still did it at Santa Clara that's why almost no one could steal the ball from him. Well deserved of those MVP's.
I played against Nash in high school. I can tell you 100% he ripped our team apart like we were standing still. There was another guy on the team just as good but I cant recall his name. Between the the two of them it was Harlem globe trotters.
in 04-05 season, the suns were killing the regular season and there was i think 4 games where nash needs to sit down for his injury and during that 4 games, the suns lost which even highlighted that Steve Nash is actually the main reason for their success. Also look at his playoff performances, he is always consistent and oftentimes using his scoring to help the team. Whenever he subs with Barbosa, the flow of offense changes with Nash and compared with Barbosa. The way he control the basketball is just unmatched
If you question Nash’s first MVP you weren’t watching. And if you question his second, you weren’t appreciating. His influence on the game in that era was the launching pad for modern, fast paced basketball.
Steve Nash was more than his stats. Those Suns teams were magical to watch and he was the catalyst behind that magic. It wasn't just about skills but was about a mindset that he instilled in all the teammates he played with that no highlight reel can show, but rather you have to watch full games and a full season to see it. Teammates knew that if they ran to open space that the ball would get there even before they arrived at that open space. They knew that they could run into traffic but if there was a sliver of an opening - and that opening might only be seen from an angle in the 4th dimension - that they could put their hands into that spot and the ball will get their either in a straight line pass, some crazy bounce pass, or from a pass like a hall of fame quarterback dropping the ball into a garbage can. And players knew that when Nash was controlling the ball wreaking havoc on defenses scrambling to contain him or block shots that was the best time to penetrate towards the basket because he was creating openings and disorganizing the defense. Yes...he was an awesome shooter and passer but he elevated the players around him incredibly and far more than any stat line could show with the exception of the team points per game stat line. That was all him.
good to hear this, ive been saying for years that if i coached Nash, he would have averaged 25 - 30 every season because hes the best all round shooter in NBA history, his only weakness is defense.
In y’all’s next video can y’all do the rise and fall of Julio Jones, the tragic story of Andrew Luck, how bad was Akili Smith actually, how good was/ rise and fall of Matt Ryan, rise and fall of Andy Dalton
Just more proof Danny Ainge was the greatest genius off the court in the office. Coming from a Celtics fan, this guy knew how to build a team and rebuild a team and always turn them into contenders almost immediately. He went for the best players and coaches for his teams systems, and it was always reflected in the finals appearances and championship wins.
Steve Nash will always be one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. It is tragic what happened with the Spurs. I'm left to question with a bunch of what ifs.
I love how this channel tries to really show how good nba players are and doesnt make up any crazy allegations and accusations on them.. ive been binge watching and they are focusing on what good the players really are
It's almost always hard to say if a player deserves to be named MVP. There are always so many amazing players. In both of those years, you could easily argue that someone else deserved it. Jokic may be the only one I've seen in recent years who statistically just completely buried the argument.
He deserved every MVP he got. Shaq is trying to taint his legacy but he never complained, he had his team one of the best every year. He is the definition of a true PG.
