Phoenix Suns Point Guard - Steve Nash "Can Do" Miami Heat

Who could argue that two time NBA MVP and eight time All-Star -- Steve Nash lacks dedication and loyalty as starting point guard for the Phoenix Suns? 

After rejoining with the Suns since the 2004-05 season, Nash has given more than 100% effort in hopes of achieving his ultimate goal...of being crowned an NBA champion; so far and so long in waiting for [his] taste of champagne bubbly.

Like many great players before and no doubt after him, Nash does not want to go out like the great Charles Barkley - not a champion. And with 15 years in the game, Steve Nash seems to be getting tired of waiting for his time to shine [in] the sun, and with the Suns. A 38 year old free agent this summer, Nash indicated that unless the Suns make some positive improvements, he'd give Lebron James a listen regarding ballin' with the Miami Heat! 

"I would listen," he said. "(James) is phenomenal. I love what they're doing there. A lot of people don't like them because they put all that talent there. But they're professional, they play hard, they play together. Their coaching staff has done a great job, so I have a tremendous amount of respect for them."  ~Steve Nash

If Nash does end up runnin' with the Heat, it won't be for the 'dough'; the Heat just can't afford it. But considering what we know about the heart, passion and relentless 'b-ball style' of Nash, he'd likely give up a few dead presidents' for the chance to be considered, not only one of the greatest, but finally, a great NBA champion (assuming that could happen with Miami).

Steve Nash - 15 year NBA Pro 'Baller'

"People have always doubted whether I was good enough to play this game at this level. I thought I was, and I thought I could be. What other people thought was really always irrelevant to me."

Jeremy Lin: Knick's point guard emerges as NBA's 'new jack' hype!

Lately, it seems, everybody (NYC fans, especially) is feelin' the 'buzz' from the b-ball style of the NBA's most recent hype - the 'linsanity' of point guard, Jeremy Lin!  

So what's up with all the hype? Is this new-jack, 'J-Lin', really the master of 'b-ball swing & flow' that Knick fans and analysts are so geeked about? Will he continue to kick masterful game on-the-court, or will his "hype" hollow-out just as fast as Yao Ming's did? 

Other than a Harvard University grad,  

              "who is this kid?"
 

Before he served the Lakers, [KB] Kobe Bryant knew of Lin, but he admitted he wasn't aware of all the hype surrounding Lin's game, and why. "Who is this kid?", he asked reporters during an interview. Um...KB and the Lakers are much more aware of J-Lin's 'get-down' after losing to the Knicks (92 - 85) on Feb.10.2K12. "'Linsanity' was in full bloom at Madison Square Garden" as 'Liny-Lin' put up a career high 38 points and seven assists. 

"The only thing we established tonight was getting four in a row and we're going for five tomorrow."  ~Jeremy Lin

Is his production so 'all-that', and if so, is his game contributing to wins that will likely result in post-season play-off appearances by the Knicks this year?

All these questions come as no surprise whenever a team struggles, but suddenly discovers a diamond in the rough. On one of the sports and entertainment world's biggest stages, Jeremy Lin is gettin' his major ball-n-swagg on (yeah, we heard he thinks he can do 'The Dougie', too). 

Not completely sold on his hip-hop moves, but after checkin' Lin's highlights, stats, and journey to NBA stardom - homie just might be the real deal, but time, a few all-star game appearances, and definitely an NBA championship ring, will no doubt be [his] ultimate judge. 

As any person of noteworthiness might expect, Lin also has his share of 'haters' (ignorant racists) and, at the least, doubters. But at the moment, 'JL' appears to be legitimately on fire, as the Knicks continue to ride his flow to recent victories. And by the way, Nike is diggin Lin's style so tough -- you can expect to see a fresh pair of 'Lin-kicks' coming soon to a hood near you!


'J-Lin' on CNN:

Kickin'-it with 'J-Swagg':  "A Day in the life"

Jeremy Lin 

(aka:  J-Lin, JL, J-Swagg, J, Liny-Lin, New-Jack Swing)

DOB:  08.23.1988
POB:  Los Angeles, CA (grew up in Palo Alto)
College:  Harvard University (economics major)

High School:  Palo Alto
Listed Height:  6 ft, 3 in
Listed Weight:  200 lbs
Unit:  New York Knicks
Position:  Point Guard
Career High:  38 points
PPG:  12.7
APG:  5.1

"The last Ivy League player to play in the NBA was Yale's Chris Dudley in 2003, while the last Harvard player in the league was Ed Smith in 1954. After graduating from Harvard University, Lin went undrafted in the 2010 NBA Draft. Eight teams had invited Lin to predraft workouts." [Source:  Wikipedia]

L.A. Laker Kobe Bryant Puts In Work Against Phoenix Suns

Say what you will about KB (Kobe Bryant), especially about his off-the-court lack of swagger when it comes to snitchin' on his teammates and pillow talkin' about another grown man's business, love him or hate him, on-the-court, he's top notch and still one of the NBA's best performers - hands down! 

"Tim Legler breaks down Kobe Bryant's impressive performance against the Suns" and his continued dominance in spite of his age, health and injuries, and a new style of b-ball flow, instituted by new Laker coach, Mike Brown. 

Continuing to make NBA history, Kobe ranks third on the NBA's 'Most 40 Point Games' (104) behind Michael Jordan (173) and the big dogg - Wilt Chamberlain (271).