Saturday, March 21, 2015

Farewell to Mr. 50 40 90

If you're asking "Who is Mr. 50 40 90", well to answer your question; he is 2-Time NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash. Nash has finally decided to hang up his jersey and retire from the NBA after playing for 19 seasons with the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Lakers. For his career, Nash averaged 14.3 points per game, 8.5 assists per game, and shot 90.4% from the charity strike. Let me share some background information about Nash. Steve Nash was drafted 1st Round 15th overall to the Phoenix Suns in 1996, coming from the University of California-Santa Clara. Nash spent his first 2 seasons with the Suns after being sent to the Dallas Mavericks, where he would only play for 6 seasons there. After the 2004 NBA season, Nash returned back to Phoenix to play for 8 seasons. Within those 8 seasons, Nash paired up with fellow teammate Amar'e Stoudemire to be one of the best tandems in the NBA. Also, Nash won NBA MVP in 2005 where he averaged 15.5 points per game, a career best 11.5 assists per game, and shot 88.7% from the free throw line. Nash again won NBA MVP in 2006 where he averaged a career high 18.8 points per game, 10.5 assists per game, and shot 92.1% from the free throw line. After 2012, Nash was in a sign-and-trade deal with the Lakers and began playing with 5-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant and 3-time Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard. Nash averaged 9.7 points per game, 6.2 assists per game, and shot 92% from the free throw line. Lastly, Nash is considered as "Mr. 50 40 90" because he has shot at least 50% from the field, 40% from downtown, and 90% from the free throw line in 2006, 2008,2009, and 2010. Steve Nash has made plenty of fans amazed with his scoring and amazing passes.
Thank You Steve Nash for the wonderful memories!

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