Steve Nash Hall of Fame NBA

Steve Nash was a visionary point guard who redefined NBA offense with his pace, precision, and unselfishness. Known for his elite passing, basketball IQ, and deadly shooting, Nash was the engine behind the “Seven Seconds or Less” Phoenix Suns that revolutionized the modern NBA.

After starting his career in Phoenix and rising to All-Star status in Dallas, he returned to Phoenix and won back-to-back NBA MVPs in 2005 and 2006, averaging double-digit assists while shooting over 50% from the field, 40% from three, and 90% from the line — the rare 50/40/90 club.

He retired as one of only a few players with over 10,000 assists, ranking third all-time at the time. Despite never winning a title, Nash’s influence on offensive strategy and spacing left a lasting mark on the game. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.

Nash's Awards & Records:

• 2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2005, 2006)
• 8× NBA All-Star (2002, 2003, 2005–2008, 2010, 2012)
• 3× All-NBA First Team (2005–2007)
• 2× All-NBA Second Team (2008, 2010)
• 2× All-NBA Third Team (2002, 2003)
• 5× NBA assists leader (2005–2007, 2010, 2011)
• 13 retired by Phoenix Suns
• NBA 75th Anniversary Team

NBA Records:

• 3rd all-time in career assists at retirement – 10,335
• ed the NBA in assists per game 5 times
• Only player in NBA history to win back-to-back MVPs while averaging fewer than 20 PPG
• Over 10,000 career assists and 40+% 3PT shooting
• Most MVP awards (2) by a player born outside the U.S.

Career Teams:

Phoenix Suns 1996–1998
Dallas Mavericks 1998–2004
Phoenix Suns 2004–2012
Los Angeles Lakers 2012–2015

NBA Draft:
1996: 1st round, 15th overall pick
Phoenix Suns

Number Worn:
13, 10

NBA Stats:

Seasons:
18 (1996–2014)
Games Played:
1,217
Points:
17,387 (14.3 PPG)
Assists:
10,335 (8.5 APG)
Rebounds:
3,642 (3.0 RPG)
Steals:
899
FG %:
49.0%
3P %:
42.8%
FT %:
90.4%j