Steve Nash

Steve Nash plays the point guard for the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association. Nash was born on February 7, 1974 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Nash family later moved to Canada.

He attended high school in St. Michaels University School, Victoria, British Columbia and later became a varsity standout. He suited up for the Santa Clara University in College where he led his team to qualify in three NCAA Tournaments. Nash pursuit for excellence was in full throttle as he was voted as the Western Conference Player of the Year two times from 1994 to 1996.http://www.nndb.com/people/936/000109609/

In November of 2010, Nash and his wife, Alejandra Amarilla, had a newborn son, Matteo. Just one day later however, Nash said publicly that he and his wife are in the process of filing for divorce. The couple, who have been married since 2005, also have two twin daughters, Lola and Bella.http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Steve+Nash+wife+split+after+birth/3826538/story.html

Although Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns didn’t made it to the 2010 NBA Finals they still have a very good season, overall. Nash averaged 16.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 11 assists, 0.5 steal and 0.2 block in the regular season and churned in an impressive average of 17.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 0.2 steal and 0.1 block in the playoffs.http://www.nba.com/playerfile/steve_nash/

Nash guided the team comfortably in the Western Conference Finals against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers after trouncing Portland TrailBlazers 4-2 and San Antonio Spurs 4-0 in the earlier rounds of the playoffs. The Suns eventually succumbed to the superior Lakers 4-2 allowing their opponent to seized a berth in the 2010 NBA Finals. Again this season, saw Nash making it to the NBA All Star Game and to the All-NBA Second Team.

After a successful four year stay in college Nash entered the 1996 NBA Draft and was chosen as the 15th pick in the first round by the Suns. During his first two years with the Suns, Nash just displayed flashes of brilliance and his inexperience in the court limited his playing time. But when he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, the then obscure and naïve Nash begins to show great improvements. Nash game gradually flourished, and like a diamond in the rough, the once bench warmer from Canada became a formidable and elite point guard in the league. Moreover, he spearheads the Maverick’s triumvirate that also includes Dirk Nowitzki and Michael Finley to the franchise’s first appearance in the finals of the 2004 Western Conference. The same year, Nash became a free agent and his former team Suns welcomes him again on its fold. http://www.google.com.ph/#hl=tl&q=steve+nash+bio&aq=f&aqi=g2&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=7ff56711e666c364

Nash spearheads the high-octane offense of the Suns and with him doing the solid play making chores the team appeared in the NBA playoffs from 2004 to 2010. Nash led the fast-paced Suns to the 2005 Western Conference Finals and was elected as the NBA Most Valuable Player becoming only the sixth guard in the league to reach that echelon.. His ascend to top was apparent and unstoppable as he was also elected to the NBA All Star Game and All-NBA Team in the NBA 2004 – 2005.

One year later, he bagged his second straight MVP trophy but Dallas Maverick’s Dirk Nowittzki, broke the dominance of Nash by nailing the MVP award in 2006. Although not named the MVP in 2006 Nash eked out a very prestigious recognition by being chosen as the ninth best point guard of all- in the NBA by ESPN.http://www.google.com.ph/#hl=tl&q=steve+nash+bio&aq=f&aqi=g2&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=7ff56711e666c364

Nash is not only confined to playing hoops, he is also generous and kindhearted since he is well known for his community service and civic works. In 2007 he was bestowed with the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award and USA Today’s Most Caring Athlete honors.http://www.google.com.ph/#hl=tl&q=steve+nash+bio&aq=f&aqi=g2&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=7ff56711e666c364