Steve Nash Gets Extension from Suns

Steve Nash has won two MVPs while with the Phoenix Suns. On Monday, the Suns gave Nash a two-year contract extension worth a reported $22 million. Nash is expected to sign the offer some point this week.

The 35-year-old native of Canada is coming off of another very good season. While his numbers were down a little bit, he still is regarded as one of the best point guards in the leauge. Last year, Nash averaged 15.7 points, 9.7 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game in 33.6 minutes.

Despite Nash’s play, the Suns weren’t able to make the playoffs. They struggled under new coach Terry Porter and they also had to deal with an injury-shortened season for star power forward Amare Stoudemire.

While this is undoubtedly a risk for the Suns due to Nash’s age, the point guard is a fan favorite and there was a risk that the New York Knicks would go after him in the offseason. Nash even hinted at being interested in signing on with the Knicks to join his former coach Mike D’Antoni.

Steve Nash gets extension from the Suns (Image: Zuma Press)