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Steve Nash Rookie Card

Steve Nash rookie card, went from times of difficulty to joining a list of those who had made history. He became one of the 11 men that are the only one’s in the history of the NBA to win Most Valuable player, multiple times. He weighs less than 200 pounds and is 6 feet and three inches tall. 

Arriving from Santa Clara to join the Phoenix Suns in 96, he stood overshadowed by Jason Kidd. In his first two seasons, he averaged three assists and less than 10 points a game. There was only 11 games that he started in within this time.

Dallas picked him up in 1998 and it is there that he went to all-star status. He returned to the Suns in 2004 when he went to free agent statue. Now the Suns would not want to think of what it would be like to not have him.

Steve Nash seemed to find what he needed, when working with the coach Mike D’Antoni. His game average took a turn for 19 points and 11 assists a game. He improved on his three pointers and layups, as well as getting himself the MVP status for two years in a row.

One of the times he won MVP was in 2004-05 and the other was in 2005-06, while helping the team become one of the best teams in the NBA. Although his scoring in assists and points increased in 2006-07, it appears that the Steve Nash rookie card, continues to not get the recognition deserved. 

The value of his basketball card remains way undervalued for the accomplishments he has made. When his card will increase in value remains a mystery. Presently, people can enjoy purchasing his card for much less than it really is worth, until at least they realize that he deserves a much higher price value for his card.

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