Steve Nash

I got the treat of going to the Cleveland Phoenix game on Sunday. I was pumped to see LeBron play, but Steve Nash is freaking unreal. I have never seen someone control the game like he does. It seems like he has 6 eyes while on the court. I also have to say that Phoenix might be the smartest team in the league. Their spacing is perfect, each understand their roles and they are totally unselfish.

I know some people dont like the NBA, but watching Steve Nash is a absolute joy if you understand the NBA game. Think about this stat - ZERO TURNOVERS. That is amazing in any basketball game.

They need to slow it down a little and try to stay healthy for the playoffs. Run and gun increases injuries significantly. If they can stay healthy they'll cruise through the playoffs.

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

They need to slow it down a little and try to stay healthy for the playoffs. Run and gun increases injuries significantly. If they can stay healthy they'll cruise through the playoffs.

I agree with that 100%. Cleveland played with them through 3 Quarters but as soon as the 4th started it seemed like Cleveland hit a wall while Nash was still running around like a child on speed. At the timeouts, Cleveland was gasping for air while Phoenix was barely sweating.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

I agree with that 100%. Cleveland played with them through 3 Quarters but as soon as the 4th started it seemed like Cleveland hit a wall while Nash was still running around like a child on speed. At the timeouts, Cleveland was gasping for air while Phoenix was barely sweating.

Nash is my favorite NBA player....he is simply amazing! I have him in my fantasy leagues and he single-handedly earns me assists every week but his worth can't be seen by simply looking at stats...you are right, he controls the game! Reggie Miller moved like him but not with the ball...Steve makes every player on the team better! He deserves his 3rd straight MVP award this year and I hope he gets it. I saw Cousy and, of course, Stockton in their prime and even they didn't control a game like he does! I would make him my point guard on my all-time team I think...certainly up there with the best ever! I cringe when I hear stuff like "Wade and Bryant are the best guards in the NBA"...what does best mean? Talent...sure! But to build a team...give me Steve Nash!

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Nash is my favorite NBA player....he is simply amazing! I have him in my fantasy leagues and he single-handedly earns me assists every week but his worth can't be seen by simply looking at stats...you are right, he controls the game! Reggie Miller moved like him but not with the ball...Steve makes every player on the team better! He deserves his 3rd straight MVP award this year and I hope he gets it. I saw Cousy and, of course, Stockton in their prime and even they didn't control a game like he does! I would make him my point guard on my all-time team I think...certainly up there with the best ever! I cringe when I hear stuff like "Wade and Bryant are the best guards in the NBA"...what does best mean? Talent...sure! But to build a team...give me Steve Nash!

I pretty much agree with everything you just said. I had the opportunity to watch Reggie Miller play several times. And he moved without the ball with such ease and he always moved himself into a position that was best for the team. He made Mark Jackson a better point guard. But Nash is just unreal. My point guard would be Nash or Magic.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

I pretty much agree with everything you just said. I had the opportunity to watch Reggie Miller play several times. And he moved without the ball with such ease and he always moved himself into a position that was best for the team. He made Mark Jackson a better point guard. But Nash is just unreal. My point guard would be Nash or Magic.

There have been a lot of great players...If I was gonna start 5 playersfrom the all-time list, I guess I'd go:
Center...Wilt Chamberlain
Power Forward...Larry Bird
Small Forward...MJ
Shooting guard...Magic Johnson
Point...Steve Nash
And brings the likes of Kareem, Elgin Baylor, Dr J, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West off the bench as a second unit! I think I would win a few...even if I coached...lol!

[Seattleallstar]

im a mix between steve nash and ray allen when i step on the court