Some Facts About Steve Nash

One of only two international players to win NBA's MVP award, along with Hakeem Olajuwon from Nigeria

Nicknamed "Kid Canadian"

Was born in S. Africa and grew up in Canada
Father and brother both played professional soccer in England; Nash played lacrosse, soccer and hockey as a child

Invited all his Suns teammates to the podium to accept MVP award along with him

Protesting the War in Iraq, once appeared at an All-Stars game in a T-shirt that read, "Shoot baskets not people"

Has trademark long hair

Licks his fingers during play to get better grip on the ball

Sponsors basketball youth leagues for youngsters in British Columbia (where he was raised); buys up blocks of tickets for every game and distributes them to charities