Steve Nash NBA Career

Born on February 7, 1974, Steve Nash currently plays2001-2002 proved to be his best ever. During this
the guard position for the Phoenix Suns. He standsseason, Steve Nash scored an average of 17.9 points
6'3" tall and weighs 195 lbs. While attending college inper game, which marked a career-high. In addition, he
Santa Clara, Steve Nash was named as the Westwas the only Maverick player to participate and start
Coast Conference Player of the Year for twoin all 82 games during the season. Fans who thought
consecutive seasons. His collegiate basketball careerthe previous year's games were plentiful found
wrapped with him being the Bronco's all-time leader inthemselves excited to see another brilliant season
career assists, free throw percentage and 3-pointersfrom Steve Nash, who ranked third in NBA assists
made and attempted. In 1993, Steve Nash could beduring the 2003-2004 season.
found playing for the Canadian National Team andThe 2004-2005 NBA season marked great honor for
winning a silver medal. In addition, he played for BritishSteve Nash, who joined an elite group of athletes to
Columbia in the 1993 Canada Games, which earnedever be named as the NBA's Most Valuable Player for
him a bronze medal.the guard position. He was named to the NBA All-Star
The 1996-1997 season marked the rookie year forTeam for the third time in his career and finally began
Steve Nash. As a rookie, he started only one gameto garner the recognition that he had worked so hard
but later proved himself after having his 3-pointto achieve. In 2005-2006, Nash was awarded his
accuracy noted as the second-best ever for asecond consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player Award.
Phoenix Suns rookie. The following season, from 1997As the years have progressed, Steve Nash has
through 1998, Steve Nash worked hard to improveimproved his game and has proven that hard work
his 'points per game' average and became one of theand persistence really does pay off. After starting his
most improved players in the league. The followingNBA career with struggling 'points per game' averages
year, which marked the 1998-1999 season was tryingand several injuries, Steve Nash made a comeback
for Steve Nash, who suffered a lower back injurythat kept coming back season after season.
that caused him to miss the final 10 games of theFans who would like to request a signed photo or
year. He still managed, however, to play in 40 gamessimply send Steve Nash their best wishes are urged
and continued to improve his 'points per game'to do so in care of his NBA franchise team. If you
average during those games that he participated in.are requesting an autograph, be sure to include a
Yet again, difficulty struck Nash in the 1999-2000SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) along with
season when an ankle injury took him out of 25your request. Letters and requests should be mailed
games during the season. He appeared in 56 gamesto:
that year with 27 starts and an average of 8.6 pointsSteve Nash
per game.Phoenix Suns
As things began to look up for the youngster, the201 E. Jefferson St.