Scouting report: What makes Steve Nash so special?
Originally Published: March 12, 2007
By
David Thorpe | Scouts Inc.
He couldn't win a high school dunk contest. He'd never make an "All-Airport team." He's heard as many detractors as supporters in his career, especially during his early years.
But despite his obvious limitations, Steve Nash is one of the three or four most talented players in the NBA. Yes, talented.
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