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Steve NashCanadian basketball player
Date of Birth: 07.02.1974
Country:  Canada |
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Steve Nash: The Canadian Basketball Star
Steve Nash, a Canadian basketball player, rose to stardom in 1986. With his impeccable skills and overflowing energy on the court, Nash is also recognized for his patriotism. Unlike other Canadians playing in the NBA, Nash never misses an opportunity to represent the national team. In a surprising turn of events, Nash became the first non-American player to be named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the American National Basketball Association (NBA). Playing as a point guard for the Phoenix Suns, he surpassed the famous center Shaquille O'Neal in the race for this prestigious title. Standing at a height of 191 cm, Nash is referred to as the "engine" of his team, often possessing the ball for up to 80 percent of the game time. In the current season, he has been averaging 15.5 points per game.
Biography of Steve Nash
Steve Nash was born on February 7, 1974, in Victoria, Canada. Interestingly, during his early days, selectors from the United States did not pay much attention to this young boy who led his school team to victory in the British Columbia Provincial Championship. Nash's stardom began in 1986. Last summer, he signed a five-year, $65 million contract with the Phoenix Suns. Apart from his finesse and overflowing energy on the court, Nash is also known for his patriotism. Unlike other Canadian players in the NBA, he never misses a chance to play for the national team. Thanks to his efforts, the Canadian national team qualified for the Olympic tournament in Sydney in 2000 after a 12-year absence. Today, Canadians idolize Steve Nash almost as much as their legendary ice hockey star, Wayne Gretzky.
