Is Steve Nash Overrated?

• playmakerzam

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  He isn't really overrated. Its just that he isnt blessed with physical attributes like the other younger guards and for his age ,he really cant be called overrated.He makes thos up by playing smart, He can also draw offensive fouls. Even with his limitations, He shows that you dont need atlethicism to dominate a game, He uses mans most lethal weapon, the brain.

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  • RedBaron

    +3

    There must be other white stereotypes we could come up with ... how about coachable, unselfish, and fundamentally sound?

    Posted 3/1/2008 [reply] [flag]

    • MrThell

      +1

      I completely agree. And in any event, the reasons WHY he plays poor defense are beside the point, it's only the fact that he does that's relevant. There's been a really good (and sometimes bad) discussion going on in the comments section for the article, check it out. Some very good insight there.

      Posted 3/1/2008 [reply] [flag]

    • Ben Q. Rock

      0

      He's so articulate.

      Oh, wait.  

      Posted 3/1/2008 [reply] [flag]

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The Roundup: Shark Attack in the Bahamas
Published 2/26/2008 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
... ) Today’s contrarian link - Steve Nash might be overrated because his defense is shoddy. ( Empty the Bench ) Roger Clemens, breasts, and Jose Canseco’s infamous party. ( ...

Great Exercises in Internet NBA-Related Postings 2.26.08
Published 2/26/2008 by Hardwood Paroxysm at Hardwood Paroxysm
... Empty The Bench decided to ruffle some feathers today. We don't agree. And therefore they should never be allowed to blog again. Sorry, still pissed. Anyway. They make some good points about Nash's glaring lack of defense, but we think there's more to it than that, and his leadership and the way he changed the game is something we'll never forget. ...

Morning Constitutional: 'Dagger!'
Published 2/26/2008 at The Sporting Blog
... | Awful Announcing Stevenson's game-winner gives Wiz play-by-play man Steve Buckhantz the opportunity to break out his favorite word: "Dagger!" > Is Two-Time MVP Steve Nash Overrated? | Empty the Bench A blogger attempts to answer his own question. Canada is pissed. > ...

Create The Caption #173
Published 2/26/2008 by Awful Announcing- at Awful Announcing
... for this photo of Jay, Donovan and Dana? Daily Links: Howard Stern Seems To Like Alycia Lane (Philly Will Do) The UK's Answer To Gus Johnson (SS Reporters) Great Photo Of Jon Stewart From His Soccer Playing Days (HHR) Athletes In Movies! Good Times. (All Balls) Wait, Kelvin Sampson Has A Court Named After Him? (The Big Picture) Welcome To Boston, Colon (Warning Track Power) Steve Nash Might Actually Be A Liability (Empty The Bench) Bonds To Tampa Would Be ...

The 10-man rotation, starring The Glove
Published 2/26/2008 at Ball Don't Lie
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Dime. Is Gary Payton one of the 10 best point guards of all-time? (Answer: Yes.) PF: Empty The Bench. Speaking of great PG's, Andrew Thell wants the Steve Nash idolatry to stop. SF: SLAMonline. It’s been said before, but the Bulls' "no ...

The Internets: Breaking Down Steve Nash
Published 2/26/2008 by RandBall at Randball
... The good folks at Empty the Bench wonder if the real reason the Suns won’t contend in this year’s playoffs is Steve Nash — and his defense. In a conference dominated by great point guards, Nash is great on one side of the ball and a decided liability on the other. Could the two-time MVP be the difference — the wrong way — in a series with New Orleans, Utah or others? ...

Memphis, Or New England? [Blogdome]
Published 2/26/2008 by Leitch at Deadspin
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Pat Riley Feels Like A Mosquito In A Nudist Colony. Seriously [Nba Closer]
Published 2/27/2008 by Leitch at Deadspin
... • Overrated my lily-white ass. Steve Nash gave a big Canucky middle finger to the latest round of "Steve Nash is overrated" debates by scoring 25 points (8-for-11) and dishing out 13 assists in the Phoenix Suns' 127-113 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. When informed that his performance wasn't all that impressive, coming as it did against a 14-win team, Nash said, "Are you kidding me? Why is it when Kobe ...

Buzzer Beaters
Published 3/1/2008 by Connor at Hoops Addict
... as a New Jersey Net and score 21 points, yet Carter had no clue Harris was going to suit up. Any Raptors fan will get a good chuckle out of this YouTube clip. * Adrian Wojnarowski feels the Cavaliers should be worried about the close relationship Jay-Z and LeBron James share. * Chris Paul unveiled his first signature shoe. * Who doesn’t like to rip on Bill Walton? * The coolest dunk you’ll see this week. * Is Steve Nash overrated? * A lot of NBA fans are aware of the blog Gilbert ...

Are the Suns willing to play defense?
Published 3/9/2008 by Luca at Sons of Steve Nash
... Well documented are Nash’s defensive limitations, i.e. check this very interesting post from the Empty the Bench blog, while "of course" I don't agree with the fact that Nash is overrated. ...