Steve Nash is the NBA first half MVP, 31-4 with 0-4 without him.

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PHOENIX (AP) -- After limping home from an 0-4 road trip, the Phoenix Suns thought they would have Steve Nash back in the lineup Wednesday night against Memphis. Then Nash had his foot stepped on in Tuesday's practice by his backup. Now, the Suns may have to get along without either one. The bruised left thigh that sidelined Nash for the last 2 1/2 games is no longer a problem, but he twisted his back when backup point guard Leandro Barbosa stepped on his foot. Nash was in obvious discomfort after more than an hour of treatment.

With Nash -- the runaway NBA leader in assists at 10.9 per game -- at the controls, the Suns bolted to 31-4, one of the best starts in league history. Their style was fast and entertaining, a refreshing change from the plodding half-court game that dominates the NBA. Three-pointers rained from all sides, and lightning-quick Amare Stoudemire created havoc in the middle.

Nash is hands down Nba Mvp for the first half...
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I agree with everything you have said - plus he's a great Canadian boy with the heart of our finest hockey players, past and present.

Steve Nash

i've been touting him all year . much to the dismay of others here.

have been some pretty good debates about him in this very forum.

great player.

I would love to see Nash win MVP...What a unique player...

Nash is simply great to watch run the court.