Finger-Licking Goodness

I'll admit that Steve Nash did not use all of his superhuman powers against the Celtics last night. I heard many people claiming that he was "slacking," or "not lookin' so hot." For those of you who were simply repeating these one-liners verbatim...remember that sports highlights are generally spoken by men (yes, only men) who have received favors of monetary value. Acting as journalists, sports reporters and anchors must present an unbiased perspective. Naturally, they have to scramble to find a single game, wherein Steve Nash may not have a record-breaking night, and expose his momentary flaw.

If you actually believed what I just said, then take a look at Highlight's of Steve Nash, because the man is flawless. Now, if you want to see something that will have you flipping your hair and licking your fingers too, watch his incredible Kick It Commercial.

I focused on Nash because, one, I'm borderline obsessed with the man's athletic ability, and two, my professor said I would receive extra credit for including a video link. Extra credit in a college course is about as common as a Cardinal's winning streak. I only had one option, and I could think of nothing but latter video.

I would, however, like to mention Shawn Marion's career-high scoring game of 44 points. At the risk of being ridiculously cliché, Marion and Nash truly are a dynamic duo. Boris Diaw’s nine rebounds, combined with his 21 points, were a large part of their 103-94 victory over the Celtics. Coming out of their fifth straight victory, the Suns will face Charlotte at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Oh, and they're currently last in their division.

Limp Red Rockets

It is apparent that not all Arizonans share my passion for the Phoenix Suns. Having a looming deadline on a game night means I have to write between plays. Since subtlety isn't my finest quality when discussing the Suns, I will unhesitatingly point out that they are the NBA's highest scoring team. At the close of the third quarter against the Rockets, the Suns are leading 98-53, and six of our players are in double figures. It is borderline wrong. They are rapidly approaching their fourth consecutive win, after last night's win against Denver.

Well, the final score is in, and at 109-75, the Suns left the Rockets with cheeks to complement their jerseys. It was obvious that the Suns simply couldn't control their shit-eating grins. One couldn't help but notice the Rockets laughing at their own pitiful performance, as if to ease the pain. I wonder if Yao Ming will get any grief from Nash and Marion as they suit up together for the 2006 All-Star weekend, which begins tomorrow. Oh, and this is the only weekend I will ever condone rooting for Kobe Bryant.

A Benchmark Season

Technically speaking, Steve Nash is second only to Kobe Bryant. Leading the NBA in assists, it is certainly understandable why Nash would allow his L.A. counterpart to take the lead. I would argue that he is second to none, considering the fact that he only goes to high schools to perform community service. Ranking first in their division, the Suns have certainly defied the odds this season. Amare Stoudemire, clad in diamonds, has been sitting in his $70,000,000 courtside seat all season alongside Grant Hill and other phenomenal players, who have only been able to work the bench. With a heavy, yet well-dressed sideline, Nash, Marion, House, the one-armed Irish man and Barbosa, of late, have more than overcome long road trips, back-to-back games and unjust calls (not that I am singling out the game-altering final call against the Timberwolves).