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Steve Nash: Top 5 career moments in the NBA

By Michael Saenz

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 25: Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the NBA game against the San Antonio Spurs at US Airways Center on April 25, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Spurs defeated the Suns 110-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 25: Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the NBA game against the San Antonio Spurs at US Airways Center on April 25, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Spurs defeated the Suns 110-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Revolutionizing the NBA

Looking at the NBA and how its played now, it’s hard not to give at least some credit to its evolution to Steve Nash, who helped start this perimeter-oriented ball back during his prime years with the Phoenix Suns.

The Suns didn’t have a true low post presence, like many teams during the early 2000’s, but they did have dynamic point guard who helped change how offenses function and run – a hat tip to Mike D’Antoni who is now doing much of the same things with the Houston Rockets, with James Harden and Chris Paul.

In the early 2000’s, Nash and the Suns were ahead of their time. And nearly broke through to face the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals during the 2005-06 season, but ended up losing to the Dallas Mavericks. Had Amar’e Stoudemire not been lost for the season, the Suns might just have made the NBA Finals that season.

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