Three Phoenix Suns were placed on ESPN's Top 100 athletes list.
PHOENIX -- A trio of Phoenix Suns - a current megastar, a former floor general maestro and a franchise icon - have been named toKevin Durant, Chris Paul and Steve Nash were all named in the middle quartile of the ranking, which encompassed all sports.The rationale for Nash is right below:
"Before words like "efficiency" and "pace" became as common part of the NBA parlance as "slam dunk" and "pick-and-roll," there was a diminutive guard from Canada who, as a contemporary of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal in the late 1990s through early 2000s, ended up with as many regular-season MVPs as the two of them combined.
Paul's placement featured no mention of his contributions to Phoenix, but fans will not soon forget the rags-to-riches story of the franchise after acquiring him from Oklahoma City."Key accomplishments: NBA 75th Anniversary team, two-time champion, two-time Finals MVP, 14-time All-Star, two-time All-Star Game MVP, 2013-14 MVP, 10-time All-NBA, four-time scoring leader, 2007-08 Rookie of the Year.
While this placement could still feel a tad low, it is undeniable that his impact has transcended any ranking - Durant has solidified his legacy as an all-time great in any scenario.
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