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Video: Watch the full MVP press conference now
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Nash Named Most Valuable Player
It's official! Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash was named the 2004-05 NBA Most Valuable Player during a press conference at America West Arena on Sunday. After leading the Suns to the third largest turnaround in league history, Nash becomes just the second MVP in franchise history (Charles Barkley, 1992-93) and the first point guard to win the award since Magic Johnson in 1990.
Press Conference: Video I Transcript
Bordow: Nash won the award for his game, not race
Joe Gilmartin: This MVP, an unbelievable story
Tribune: Nash never dreamed of winning MVP
Rewind: Barkley wins 1992-93 MVP
May 7, 2005: Suns in spotlight; Nash to win MVP
April 30, 2005: Nash reminds teammates to stay focused
April 26, 2005: Nash wins MVP vote from fans
April 18, 2005: MVP talk: Nash, O'Neal neck and neck
April 5, 2005: Nash wins sportsmanship award
March 30, 2005: Nash records triple-double
March 30, 2005: Bruce Hornsby stops by to see Nash
March 22, 2005: Suns let Nash's play speak for itself
March 22, 2005: Two-man game gives Suns options
March 22, 2005: D'Antoni talks Nash during radio show
Feb. 20, 2005: Will Nash be shortchanged for MVP?
Feb. 19, 2005: Nash wins Playstation Skills Challenge
Feb. 19, 2005: Nash Skills Challenge press conference
Feb. 10, 2005: Nash named to Skills Challenge
Feb. 8, 2005: Three cheers for Suns All-Stars
Feb. 8, 2005: Marion, Stoudemire, Nash named All-Stars
Jan. 23, 2005: Nash admits rehab snapped his stamina
Jan. 18, 2005: Nash, Barbosa injured in practice
Jan. 18, 2005: Suns need to find way to save Nash
Jan. 15, 2005: Nash won't play until thigh is 100 percent
Dec. 27, 2004: Nash Named NBA Player of the Week
Dec. 27, 2004: Nash assist streak alive and well
Dec. 23, 2004: Nash simplifies late-game play calls
Dec. 22, 2004: Nash co-starring with Stoudemire
Dec. 1, 2004: Nash named November Player of the Month
Nov. 28, 2004: Selfless Nash making all Suns better
Nov. 26, 2004: Playmaker Nash spreads scoring wealth
Nov. 24, 2004: Summer regimen credited for Nash's start
Nov. 5, 2004: Nash key to road improvement
Oct. 8, 2004: Nash is taking the lead
Oct. 5, 2004: Surprised but happy, Nash is a Sun again
July 18, 2004: Nash deal nice lesson for Sarver
July 14, 2004: Suns sign Steve Nash
July 15, 2004: Suns rejoice in return of Nash
July 15, 2004: Nash appreciates being wanted
July 14, 2004: Turning Point; The true story behind the Suns' full court press on Steve Nash
July 14, 2004: Suns introduce Steve Nash
July 14, 2004: Press release on Nash signing
July 13, 2004: Suns players thrilled by Nash signing
July 2, 2004: Suns pry Nash away
August, 1996: The Canadian Kid
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| NASH PHOTOS |
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"Priceless. It's like the commercial. His contract is for $60 million, but I don't think you can put a price tag on what he does."
- Mike D'Antoni
"He makes the game very easy for his teammates... He’s a true point guard."
- Tim Duncan
"They have a lot of individual talent, but Steve Nash is the motor that makes the car run."
- Jermaine O'Neal
"He doesn’t care about the fanfare... He enjoys playing the game the way it’s supposed to be played."
- Jim Jackson
"He is probably one of the hardest players I’ve played against since I’ve been in this league."
- Gilbert Arenas
"Get in the paint, make plays, score; anything we need, he’s always there to do it for us."
- Joe Johnson
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