If you came by my desk at work, you would immediately know that I am both a Suns fan and a Steve Nash fan. I cannot think of a player in my Suns lifetime that has been more inspiring than Steve. That says a lot because the team has been very successful since I can recollect. From a pure point guard perspective, Steve is one of the best ever. His vision is incredible and I can say, without a doubt, that he is the best shooter that has ever lived. That may seem like homer talk but the stats don't lie. His on court skills are undeniable but his off the court presence is even better. He is humble in a world filled with God complexes and he is a professional and a leader that any player would ride into battle with. I will always remember his amazing performances and I have always feared life after Steve. I hate to say it but I have to be a realist, that time is now.
Suns fans and beat writers all look for a specific reason for our sudden downfall. Some blame poor management for picking up fringe players with bad contracts like Warrick or Frye. Others point to Amare walking as the ultimate reason for our failures. In some respects, they are both correct but our window has been closed for some time now. I know we made the Western Conference Finals but that was truly unexpected. We did not have the size and defense to truly compete with the Lakers and Celtics of the world. We would scrap and play well but those limitations have been blazing brightly for years. It's time to go back to the drawing board. I still want to push tempo and be the Suns we all know and love but we need some toughness and some size for a change. With our current position, the only way to really do this is by letting Steve go. It's only fair to him as we're mired in mediocrity with no end in site. We need a youth movement and players, picks and salary cap relief are the only way to go. It's time to stop pretending.
I know the Suns are debating this move as they don't want the uproar of the fan base. We are all spoiled with winning but we need a little futility before we can ascend once again. Steve will always be my favorite Sun and I can never thank him enough for the countless memories he gave me over the course of his career. I only wish him well but it's time to move on. I only pray that our management doesn't draft poorly and dig us into a deeper hole but only time will tell. There is an amiable break up on the horizon, let's just hope that both parties can walk away the better for it.
