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Mike D’Antoni was likely very ahead of his time when he implemented the pace-and-space offense with the Phoenix Suns, one he ran to perfection with dime maestro Steve Nash. Yet the two regret not doubling down on it and exploring it to its limits. During a recent sit-down, Nash and his old coach talked about […]

Steve Nash has seen plenty of New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett thanks in part to the latter’s participation with the Canadian national team. Nash is also Barrett’s godfather, so there’s a personal interest there. The dime maestro sees some good playmaking chops from the Knicks youngster, something he envisions will only evolve with time: […]

NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash is keeping a close eye on the young career of his godson, New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett. The two-time MVP, who is considered the best Canadian player in NBA history, believes the 19-year-old player out of Duke has what it takes to bring New York back to relevance […]

At this point in his career, there is very little doubt that Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons will go down in history as one of the best players to have ever dawned the Sixers uniform. One individual who seems to agree with this notion is none other than former back-to-back MVP winner and basketball Hall […]

NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash was at the Staples Center on Sunday as he watched his godson and fellow Canadian RJ Barett of the New York Knicks take on the Los Angeles Clippers. Although the home team did come away with a 135-132 win, Barrett’s inspired play was one of the bright spots for […]

New York Knicks swingman RJ Barrett has somewhat hit the dreaded rookie wall early in the 2019-20 NBA regular season campaign. The 6-foot-6 rookie out of Duke University has had some good games for the Knicks so far, but he continues to struggle with consistent due to his unfamiliarity with the pro game. Still, the […]

As part of a recent interview with NBA Cafe Barcelona, retired All-Star Steve Nash noted his affinity for Mavs star Luka Doncic. Several talented players have come through the NBA at a young age, but Nash feels that Doncic might be the best 20-year-old the league has ever known. Via EuroHoops: “I think he’s maybe […]

If you ever run into Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and ask him who is the best player of all time, he’s going to say Steve Nash. Young says Nash is his favorite player and that he tries to model his game after the Hall of Famer. Via Sam Amick of The Athletic: It […]

The Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns team of the mid 2000’s remains as one of the greatest NBA teams to have never won the Larry O’Brien trophy. Apart from being one of the most selfless players on the basketball court, the two-time MVP was also quite generous off of it, as recalled by Nash’s former teammate […]

Eight-time NBA All-Star Steve Nash may be 45 years of age and retired from the league, but that didn’t stop him from schooling a group of hoopers at the famed Venice Beach courts on Tuesday. Several NBA legends have played pickup games at the Venice Beach courts, as it’s a legendary setting. Nash, who announced […]

When Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young first entered the NBA last season, there were a lot of questions about his ability to adjust to the pro game, as his lack of size and athleticism had some wondering if his game would translate. The early returns were not good, as Young struggled mightily over the first […]

Dirk Nowitzki is a Dallas Mavericks legend and a future Hall of Famer. However, if you told Steve Nash two decades ago that Dirk will pass Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time scoring list, he would have probably laughed you out of the room. Nash, who participated in Nowitzki’s celebrity tennis tournament and finished second, played […]

NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash sees a bright future ahead for the Dallas Mavericks with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis leading their renaissance. In a Q&A during the Dirk Nowitzki Pro Celebrity Tennis Tournament at SMU, Nash said that it’s an exciting time to be a Dallas fan. He pointed out that not only […]

Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki may be retired from the game of basketball, but the two former Mavs teammates still share a love for the game of soccer. Nash, who now serves as a soccer analyst for Turner Sports, recently invited Nowitzki to take part in a wide-ranging interview inside the American Airlines Center. Amid […]

It is without question that 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony is no longer the dominant player he once was. However, more than a few folks believe the 35-year-old still has more than enough left in the tank to warrant a new deal in the NBA. One such man is basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash, who […]

Despite retiring in 2015, basketball legend Steve Nash admits he’s still in the ‘infancy’ stage of his post-NBA life. Per Bruce Arthur of The Star, Nash shared that he doesn’t know what he really wants to do despite having a full schedule everyday. For the majority of his life, Nash identified himself and was known […]

Dwight Howard’s return to the Los Angeles Lakers surprised a lot of people, especially after everything that happened during the 2012-13 season. The Lakers had what many thought was championship-contending team, but a lot of factors caused them to underachieve. Steve Nash, one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, was a part of […]

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett recently sat down with Ben Detrick of GQ, with the 19-year-old opening up about some of his idols in the sport. First off, Barrett conceded that in his mind, there is no one greater than Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. However, growing up, the former Duke standout admitted that […]

NBA legend Steve Nash believes Kevin Durant left the Golden State Warriors for the Brooklyn Nets simply because he wanted a change. Nash, who has been a consultant for the Warriors since 2015, chimed in on Durant’s decision to leave The Bay for Brooklyn. Critics tagged the move as Durant’s wish to have his ‘own’ […]

The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup has begun, but plenty of star players are missing from national team rosters. A number of Americans–notably the likes of Anthony Davis, LeBron James and others–made it known that they would not be playing for Team USA this summer. Appearing on “The Bill Simmons Podcast” on Wednesday, NBA legend […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul has been a more disciplined player in terms of taking care of his body. Although he still suffered several injuries over the past couple of seasons, he still managed to carve a great 14-year career. After admitting that he didn’t take his meniscus tear rehab back in 2010 seriously, […]

CLUTCH Summary: Steve Nash won two MVP’s due to his ability to score and create for his teammates. Phoenix was a contender with the star point guard on the roster. Nash dropped some memorable assists throughout his career in Phoenix and was one of the most feared playmakers of his time. Steve Nash has made […]

For NBA legend Steve Nash, the ‘changing times’ are the main reason why suiting up for the national team is not on the top of the priority list for the players. For the past few weeks, Team USA has seen its players back out from their duties for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. Some of […]

NBA legend Steve Nash has admitted that it took him two years to realize that while he can’t play at a high level anymore. Per Chat News Today, the former two-time league MVP looked back on his illustrious career as one of the best point guards in history. While he officially hung his jersey up […]

Longtime NBA point guard Steve Nash has noticed a change in the NBA as of late. However, Nash isn’t bashing the league’s new way of life but rather embracing it to a certain extent as NBA players continue to join forces each offseason. “I’m fine with it,” Nash recently said, via Chat News Today. “I […]

Steve Nash is the member of a very, very exclusive NBA club. The former Phoenix Suns point guard won back-to-back MVP awards in 2004-05 and 2005-06, making him one of just 13 players in league history to win multiple Maurice Podoloff Trophies, but that’s not the club we’re talking about. Among the baker’s dozen of […]

Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash’s partnership with the Dallas Mavericks ended far too soon. They played six seasons together for the Mavericks, from Nowitzki’s rookie year in 1998-99 to Nash’s final season with the team in 2003-04, but neither developed into a true impact player until halfway through that tenure, and neither played anywhere near […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash has shed some light on Kevin Durant’s recent decision to turn his back on the Golden State Warriors to head to New York with the Brooklyn Nets. According to Nash, Durant went into a bit of an existential crisis following his first championship with the Warriors back in 2017. […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki believes that he failed to do more to keep Steve Nash in Dallas in 2004. In an interview with BaD Radio, Nowitzki was asked if he regretted not making moves to convince the Mavs to keep Nash. The retired superstar admitted that he is quite guilty about it because he […]

Steve Nash knows RJ Barrett’s game better than most. Not only does he hail from Barrett’s native Canada, but Nash has also been keeping close tabs on the teenage phenom’s development as general manager of the Canadian national team over the past several years. Oh yeah, the two-time MVP is also Barrett’s godfather, having gotten […]

Steve Nash is basketball royalty in Canada. Not only is he first the NBA All-Star to ever hail from America’s neighbor to the north, but the Phoenix Suns icon was also general manager of Team Canada for four years until stepping back this year to take a senior advisory role with the national program. As […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has openly admitted that he tries to pattern his game to Steve Nash’s rather than Stephen Curry’s, whom he got major comparisons to prior to entering the NBA. Now, Young gets his chance to hang out with his idol in Nash, as the two point guards were invited to watch […]

Four years after retirement and Steve Nash still continues to amaze us all. Anyone who followed Nash knows that he is not only a world-class hooper but also a really good soccer player. The Hall of Famer recently showcased his talents at both sports with this amazing trick shot he did while he was in […]

Tottenham Hotspur came back to defeat Ajax Amsterdam in the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday. Steve Nash was standing by with fervor. .@SteveNash was in tears at full-time of Tottenham's win pic.twitter.com/ifEZEbinYR — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 8, 2019 Nash, a lifelong soccer fan, spoke on his admiration towards Spurs. He trained with the team […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki was not always the wise leader younger players looked up to. Coming from a European culture, he too was once unfamiliar with the ins and outs of the league, and even moreso, of the prerequisites needed for becoming his team’s undisputed leader both on and off the court. Nowitzki recently […]

Steve Nash is a Kevin Durant hater. Not actually, of course. But based on the Hall-of-Fame point guard’s tweet in response to Durant’s epic first half on Friday, it certainly seems like he harbors some resentment for the Golden State Warriors superstar. Kevin Durant’s 38 pts in the half of a playoff game are 3 […]

Hall of Famer Steve Nash joined the broadcast crew during Monday night’s game between his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Philadelphia 76ers. While on the air, the two-time MVP talked about the time he spent playing alongside Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki. Nash had a lot to say about his close friend, highlighting how […]

Duke Blue Devils freshman RJ Barrett saw his collegiate season come to an end Sunday with a loss to the Michigan State Spartans in the Elite Eight. Many around the country watched as Barrett, who is widely expected to be a top selection in June’s NBA Draft, put his skills on display, especially his godfather, […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic has been turning heads all season. Although he entered the league as a teenager, he’s been playing like a veteran and has undoubtedly became the leader of the Mavs. Doncic solidified his case for the Rookie of the Year honor when he led Dallas to a 126-91 blowout win over […]