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The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 2018 class today, and many great points guards were on the list. Among them were Jason Kidd and Steve Nash, two of the most premier players at that position in possibly all of NBA history. Their accomplishments almost speak for themselves, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. […]

The 1996 draft class is widely considered as one of the best in the history of the NBA. Some of the players that were part of it became all-time greats, such as Steve Nash, Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, and Kobe Bryant, among others. While a lot of high praise and accolades have been given to […]

The time Steve Nash spent as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers may have been short, but it certainly was quite memorable. Sure, many Lakers fans remember more the fact that Nash spent a lot of his time not playing for the franchise because of, first, a broken leg, and then issues with the […]

Game 4 of the 2007 Western Conference semifinals will forever live in infamy for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns had tied up their series against the San Antonio Spurs at two by winning on the road. However, they likely lost any chance of winning the series as Boris Diaw and Amar’e Stoudemire were suspended for […]

It’s been a long while since the Phoenix Suns experienced the highs they had during the “Seven Seconds or Less” years. However, Devin Booker and TJ Warren did accomplish something notable against the Minnesota Timberwolves that no Suns teammates have since those glory days of Steve Nash and Amar’e Stoudemire nearly a decade ago. https://twitter.com/sunsbballcomm/status/929569705035051009 […]

Golden State Warriors consultant and former two-time MVP Steve Nash received his much overdue championship ring from the organization from a shirtless head coach Steve Kerr — a much different endeavor than the official ring ceremony he politely declined last week. Nash, who fell short of winning a championship during his playing days, opted not […]

Steve Nash has played an even bigger part in the Golden State Warriors that most people would give him credit for. Despite having the role of team consultant, Nash frequents the facility not in a suit and tie, but in shorts and sneakers — talking to players like one of the guys and happy to […]

The Golden State Warriors are only hours away from receiving their championship rings. For some, it will be their second, for some others their first — but the organization has wanted one particular member to have this ring, a ring that has escaped him despite an illustrious career. Team president Bob Myers and the relentless […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr didn’t shy away from generational comparisons, grabbing one of his closest assets in Steve Nash and comparing him to his current point guard, Stephen Curry, as the team nears the end of training camp. Kerr explained his reasoning for the comparison, noting the evolution of the point guard […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball recently revealed that he worked out with Steve Nash and Kevin Durant at the Lakers’ facility. And on NBCSports.com’s Pro Basketball Talk podcast, Ball talked to Kurt Helin about what he learned from his fellow point guard Nash. “He’s an MVP, one of the best point guards who was playing, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have undergone a re-tooling process and while Dirk Nowitzki is bound to cede the mantle once he calls it quits, it will likely go to young Harrison Barnes, who had taken up the task of being the team’s leading scorer. Owner Mark Cuban won’t place the title of him being the face […]

In an appearance on ESPN Radio’s “Marcellus and Kelvin”, Lonzo Ball said that he was working out with former Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash and current Golden State Warriors main man Kevin Durant at the Lakers’ practice facility this past Saturday. “KD came up there to work out last week. I got to work out with him and that […]

Two-time MVP Steve Nash just won his first NBA title earlier this June as a consultant for the Golden State Warriors. Now that the celebrations have come to a close, it’s back to business for the 43-year-old legend. With the NBA preseason still at a distance, though, Nash has taken action not on the basketball […]

In his last two seasons with the Brooklyn Nets, guard Sean Kilpatrick has established himself as a proven scorer in the league. During a recent interview with Slam Magazine, Kilpatrick revealed that he has been working out with Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant and former NBA great Steve Nash this offseason. It’s been […]

David Wesley, the current color analyst for the New Orleans Pelicans, had a really rough time trying to get things going for him in this low scoring affair against the Nets back in 2001. His inability to put the ball through the hoop in that game didn’t faze him at all, since he was taking a shot every […]

How do the Cavaliers and Warriors stack up versus the All-Time NBA Super Powers? This NBA offseason has been all about the super teams. The Timberwolves acquired Jimmy Butler with the hopes that they have the next super team marinating in Minnesota. Gordon Hayward signed with the Boston Celtics via free agency because his All-Star […]

One of the best point-guards in NBA history, Steve Nash, has been busy after retiring from the NBA. The former Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers guard was hired by the Golden State Warriors to be a consultant. However, he does not spent every second of his time in Oakland. Despite being on […]

During his stellar 18-year NBA career, Steve Nash spent eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns and played his best basketball with the franchise. He was named MVP twice while a member of the team in 2005 and 2006, and is considered one of the best players to ever play for them. The 43-year-old Canadian international […]

Kevin Durant’s decision last year to take his act to the Golden State Warriors drew a lot of negative attention, as well as questions on why he chose to join the team that eliminated his former in the Western Conference Finals. Now, the 2017 NBA Finals MVP has answered them all as he released his latest movie on his […]

After he was named a player development consultant of the Golden State Warriors, former back-to-back MVP Steve Nash has worked closely with the team’s players and helped them to further improve their games. He has received the utmost praise from the Warriors for his valuable contributions to their respective developments. Kevin Durant was recently asked about the impact […]

With Mike D’Antoni having the privilege to coach one of best players in the league today, James Harden, it gives him a deeper understanding of how great his skills are, compared to other people who are on the outside looking in. He has seen everyday how he has improved his playmaking skills, especially with this […]

Former back-to-back MVP and current Golden State Warriors consultant Steve Nash shed some light on his relationship with Kevin Durant and the motivation behind his decision to leave Oklahoma City for the Bay Area this past summer. The two have been known to have plenty of conversations through the years, but not nearly as crucial […]

A shootout between two of the best shooting point guards in NBA history in Chris Paul and Steve Nash, is a sight to behold to begin with, but one with James Corden as a human basketball hoop is one we can’t miss. The charismatic host of The Late, Late Show volunteered to serve as a […]

One of the biggest issues right now in the NBA is the tendency of some teams to rest their players in order to keep them fresh for the playoffs. This tactic has drawn heavy criticism from both players and analysts alike, but recently former two-time Most Valuable Player winner Steve Nash has spoken in favor […]

During the unveiling of his statue outside of Staples Center, Shaquille O’Neal couldn’t help but argue that his already great legacy could have been even greater if it weren’t for the media. The Diesel to this day resents the fact that Steve Nash won back-to-back MVPs during 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons, comparing himself to LeBron […]

Stephen Curry has taken his play style and made it one unlike any other seen in NBA history. A long-range assassin that can move around and keep the defense at his mercy — whether it’s making buttery-smooth jumpers or picking his spots to set up his teammates with surgeon-like precision. But just about every player […]

Kevin Durant faced a life-changing decision this past summer after choosing to join the Golden State Warriors and closing the chapter of his nine-year stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The small forward has received a mix of acclaim and criticism for his choice to join the star-studded Warriors, the team that knocked him out […]

When Kevin Durant decided to join the Golden State Warriors in free agency, he was joining three of the greatest shooters in basketball history – Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Steve Nash. Nash has worked as a consultant with the Warriors since September 2015. As part of the role, he works closely with players in […]

Many have argued for decades — is shooting an art form or a skill? For Stephen Curry it’s been both — and while some argue that there’s a hereditary shooting gene coming from his father Dell, if there was, there was also a lot of nights spent shooting at a hoop somewhere, somehow, when others […]

It has been more than 12 years since Steve Nash left the Dallas Mavericks, but Mark Cuban still regrets his decision of not re-signing him when he had the chance to. When asked what was one of his biggest mistakes as a team owner, Cuban quickly revealed that it was all about the Canadian point guard. […]

It appears that two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash will be seen in a court once again. However, he won’t be in front of a basketball crowd, but with lawyers, judge, and jury this time. The 42-year-old Canadian filed a civil case against his former business partners to remove his name from 21 Fitness Club, a […]

Great players always utilize time during the offseason to get better for the next season. Many times they look to add an additional facet to their game or simply improve on what they may not do well.Golden State Warriors new star Kevin Durant isn’t simply resting on his laurels just because he signed on a […]

Widely considered as one of the best in NBA history, the 1996 rookie class saw their last representative in the NBA, hang-up his sneakers for good after last season. Kobe Bryant, who played for 20 stellar seasons and won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, became the last man standing from his star-studded batch which is […]

Former two-time league MVP Steve Nash feels the Golden State Warriors, the team he works for as an advisor, has the potential to produce the greatest offense in NBA history. The eight-time NBA All-Star knows what it’s like to be in a groundbreaking, high-octane offense; he was part of the run-and-gun Phoenix Suns for several years […]

The story of the fabled 1996 draft class began with Allen Iverson being selected first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. Almost two decades after, the fitting exclamation was made by Kobe Bryant back in April when he retired at Staples Center. As good as that crop was, and like any other drafts, there were hits […]

Former NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire called it a day on his career last week, sparking an influx of tributes from fans and personalities that appreciate his contribution towards the game. Since his NBA retirement, the big man has agreed to play for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Isreali Basketball Premier League, continuing his basketball career overseas. Using The Player’s Tribune as […]

No matter where you stand on the move to the Golden State Warriors that Kevin Durant made, it is unquestionable that he had numerous incentives to head to the Bay Area. Recently, it was reported by SI.com that the involvement of Steve Nash as a part-time consultant played a part in convincing Durant. The small forward […]

Just because he is now retired, it does not mean that Steve Nash is done assisting.  Sure, Klay Thompson texted Durant and Curry may have told him that it is irrelevant which one of them MVP so long as they get the ring, but it was Nash who gave the assist that scored. According to […]

Steve Nash was one of the best point guards of all time. He was a terrific distributor on the court for the Phoenix Suns for the entirety of his NBA career. We had always heard of Steve Nash’s skills on the pitch as well, but we were never able to see him go against any […]