Steve Nash inducted into Suns Ring of Honor
Steve Nash played for three different teams throughout his 18-year NBA career, but the eight-time All-Star and future Hall of Famer is most commonly associated with the Phoenix Suns.
So, it was only fitting that the franchise which drafted the late-blooming point guard with the 15th pick in the 1996 draft recognized the 41-year-old for his unparalleled contributions to the organization.
The Suns inducted Nash into their Ring of Honor on Friday during the team's game versus the Portland Trail Blazers.
Here is a collection of photos, videos, and quotes from the commemorative ceremonies.
No. 13 everywhere you look tonight. #NashROH pic.twitter.com/pCgdbAYA2n
— #NashROH (@Suns) October 31, 2015
These fans are ready to honor @SteveNash at #SunsVsBlazers. pic.twitter.com/RDFcpomCzr
— #NashROH (@Suns) October 31, 2015
If you're not following "phoenixsuns" on @Snapchat, you are missing out! #NashROH pic.twitter.com/LFJDz59mu9
— #NashROH (@Suns) October 31, 2015
Dirk, Michael Finley and Donnie Nelson share their congrats to @SteveNash. #NashROH #SunsVsBlazers
https://t.co/JgPMNmRdGh
— #NashROH (@Suns) October 31, 2015
Started off as too little and too slow and ended up as one of the best to ever do it.Great player and great teammate pic.twitter.com/HFBH0z2P4B
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) October 30, 2015
Sir Charles and Jerry Colangelo wanted to share their thoughts on what @SteveNash has meant to the Suns. #NashROH
https://t.co/akbt32j3oq
— #NashROH (@Suns) October 31, 2015
Suns owner Robert Sarver makes a toast to @SteveNash during a special pregame reception. #NashROH pic.twitter.com/FnySIG7zGv
— #NashROH (@Suns) October 31, 2015
The 7 Seconds or Less crew, Amar'e, the Matrix and Alvin Gentry wanted to get in on the #NashROH action.
https://t.co/LASk8u1TQn
— #NashROH (@Suns) October 31, 2015
The Goat? @SteveNash #ringofhonor pic.twitter.com/I4Li5a1JR2
— Bręnden (@StewartBrenden) October 31, 2015
A perfect night for @SteveNash! Well... almost... pic.twitter.com/Dwsnyj47pB
— #NashROH (@Suns) October 31, 2015
"I'm honored to have coached Steve for four years, but I am more honored to be his friend." - Mike D'Antoni
— #NashROH (@Suns) October 31, 2015
My eighth and favorite Ring-of-Honor ceremony yet! #ThankYouSteve #NashROH pic.twitter.com/6JN5ny77rq
— Jeramie McPeek (@Jeramie) October 31, 2015
Was honored to be on the floor doing social for #NashROH. Here are the many faces of Steve during the ceremony. pic.twitter.com/zNJaR7Ke5A
— Espo (@Espo) October 31, 2015
It's official. Steve Nash is in the Phoenix #Suns Ring of Honor. #NashROH pic.twitter.com/DWgvQpkXCs
— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) October 31, 2015
Suns and Blazers players are all out here for Steve's speech and banner unveiling. #NashROH
— #NashROH (@Suns) October 31, 2015
"This doesn't feel real right now," - @SteveNash on being inducted into the @Suns ring of honour #NashROH
— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) October 31, 2015
Here's the tribute video we honored @SteveNash with @TSRArena! #NashROH
https://t.co/JcuyYU28UR
— #NashROH (@Suns) October 31, 2015
Nash led the Suns to their best record in franchise history in 2004-05, and earned back-to-back league MVP honors for his excellence in 2004-05 and 2005-06.
The British Columbia native is the Suns' all-time leader in assists, 3-point field goals made, and free-throw percentage. He ranks third in games played.
He is the 14th member of the Ring of Honor.
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