Steve Nash thinks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can become the greatest Canadian player ever
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Replying to Sportsnets’ Michael Grange’s article questioning if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can eventually becoming the greatest basketball player from Canada, Steve Nash thinks it’s a possibility.
Nash — who many view as the greatest Canadian basketball player ever — is a fan of Gilgeous-Alexander and believes he can surpass him for the title.
“Yes he can! LOVE Shai’s game,” Nash tweeted out.
It’s a tall task for Gilgeous-Alexander, as Nash’s resume speaks for itself — the Hall-of-Famer is a two-time MVP and was ranked a Top-75 player ever. Nash is also an eight-time All-Star, seven-time All-NBA player and won the assist title for five separate seasons.
Meanwhile, Gilgeous-Alexander is entering his prime and is enjoying the best season of his young career, averaging a career-high 31.3 points on a ridiculous 62.5 TS%.
If Gilgeous-Alexander can enjoy a run of seasons similar to his current one as a high-efficient 25-plus points per game scorer, he’ll certainly make a run for Nash’s title as the greatest Canadian basketball player of all time.
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