With his wild-hair and run-and-gun playing style, Steve Nash has become one of the NBA's top point guards. Kidzworld checks out the reigning MVP of the NBA.
Steve Nash - Canadian Hoops Star b326j
Steve Nash was born in South Africa in 1974, where his dad was playing professional soccer. His family later settled in Victoria, pointguard in the NBA.
Steve Nash - From College to the NBA 412f5v
Steve Nash had a huge impact with Santa Clara State - leading the team to two appearances in the NBA's top point guards.
Steve Nash - NBA MVP v1x1
In 2004, Steve Nash left the Dallas Mavericks to sign as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns - the team that had originally drafted him. He made an immediate impact as the team's on-court leader, as his outstanding ing skills helped create space for his teammates and fellow superstars, Amare Stoudemire and Shawn Marion. The Suns' run-and-gun style made them one of the most exciting teams in the NBA and they finished with the league's best record. Steve Nash edged out Shaquille O'Neal to win the league's MVP award - becoming the first point guard in more than 20 years to win the award.
Steve Nash - Did You Know? 6y2qy
- Steve Nash married his longtime girlfriend, Alejandra Amarilla, in June 2005. They have twin daughters named Lola and Bella.
- Steve Nash's brother, Martin, played professional soccer in England and was a member of the Canadian National soccer team.
- In 2001, Steve formed the Steve Nash Foundation, which provides money for health, education and sports programs for underpriviledged kids.
