Steve Nash Returns to the Suns as Principal Advisor
Phoenix – Phoenix Suns legend Steve Nash is returning to the franchise as a senior advisor, owner Mat Ishbia announced on Monday.Nash, recognized for his outstanding seasons with the Suns, was awarded the NBA MVP award twice in a row, in 2005 and 2006. The eight-time All-Star was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018. In addition to his brilliant playing career, Nash, 51, coached the Brooklyn Nets for over two seasons, from 2020 to 2022, accumulating a record of 94-67 before being fired after a 2-5 start to the 2022 season. The Suns finished last season with a 36-46 record and rebuilt their roster during the offseason, including trading star Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets and terminating Bradley Beal’s contract.“Steve Nash was an incredible player and perfectly represents what the Phoenix Suns are,” Ishbia wrote on social media. “His courage, tenacity, and winning mentality have defined our organization in the past, and I am very excited to share that Steve is formally joining the Suns as a senior advisor and will help us define our future for many years to come!”
Mat Ishbia
