Nash began his professional basketball career in 1996 when he was drafted 15th overall by the Phoenix Suns. He quickly established himself as one of the best players in the league, leading the NBA in assists three times and becoming the first Canadian to win the MVP award in 2005.
In 2004, Nash signed with the Dallas Mavericks and led them to the Western Conference Finals in 2006. He then returned to the Suns in 2004 and led them to the Western Conference Finals in 2006 and 2007.
Nash then signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2012 and won his second MVP award in the 2012-13 season. He retired in 2015 after suffering a back injury.
Throughout his career, Nash was known for his unselfish play, leadership, and ability to make his teammates better. He was also known for his deadly accurate shooting, particularly from the three-point line. He is the all-time leader in free throw percentage and ranks third all-time in assists.
Nash was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018. He is one of the most decorated players in NBA history and will be remembered as one of the greatest point guards of all time.
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