What would Ralph Dub have said about Nash winning the league MVP? I can't say that I know the answer to that, but I can say that it would have been something that has not blessed the back pages since the announcement. I think Nash probably had more of a singular impact on the regular season (in terms of wins) than any of the player in the league. In fact, I think it's a bit of BS to argue for Shaq when we all know damn well he doesn't even do the regular season anymore.
Nash's award does not suggest he is the best player or point in the NBA, the Western Conference, or even in the city of Phoenix. Last time I checked, Kevin Johnson was still in the area and Joe Johnson was still in the locker room. Paul Westphal might still be around. Nonetheless, Nash's energy, movement and tenacity allowed the young guns to flex on those old cats in the West. He brings value as a penetrator, perimeter shooter, interior passer and leader of the break. For Detroit heads like LKS who grew up with Isiah Lord Thomas, this is hardly worth mentioning.
The playoffs, as "Zeke" proved, are a different story. Nash is still a little light in the ass to be running around in May and June. So, as great as Nash was in the regular season, the calendar suggest a turn may be afoot. We'll see if he's the real deal.
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