SANTA CLARA, Calif. - One of the best players in Santa Clara men's basketball history, Steve Nash will reach the pinnacle of his playing career with his induction Friday into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Jason Kidd, Grant Hill, Ray Allen, Maurice Cheeks, Charlie Scott, Dino Radja, the WNBA's Tina Thompson and Katie Smith, coach Lefty Driesell, executives Rick Welts and Rod Thorn, and Ora Mae Washington join Nash as inductees.
Nash played 19 seasons in the NBA where he was an eight-time all-star and seven-time All-NBA choice. He earned league MVP in both 2004-05 and 2005-06 as a member of the Phoenix Suns.
Nash led the Broncos to three NCAA Tournament appearances and was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Year in both 1995 and 1996.
The induction ceremony from Springfield, Massachusetts, will be shown on NBA TV beginning at 4 p.m. Pacific.
Steve Nash:
— Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) August 24, 2018
☑️ 2x @NBA MVP
☑️ 8x @NBAAllStar
☑️ 4x 50-40-90 Club
☑️ #18HoopClass Enshrinee
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As Steve Nash prepares to be inducted into the @Hoophall as part of the 2018 Class, we take a look back at his illustrious NBA career! ���� #18HoopClass pic.twitter.com/jstWtsE8nc
— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) September 2, 2018
Once backcourt mates... and now in the #18HoopClass together...
— NBA (@NBA) September 4, 2018
the BEST of Jason Kidd and Steve Nash's assists!
2018 @HoopHall Ceremony: 7pm/et Friday on @NBATV pic.twitter.com/waQwhk5IaD
Why was Don Nelson chosen to usher @SteveNash into the @Hoophall? Because Nash, as explained in this week's @nytimes NBA newsletter, is convinced he never makes it to Springfield without Nellie's tough love —> https://t.co/ckaGTnXvQQ
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) September 4, 2018
Steve Nash, Ray Allen, Jason Kidd, Grant Hill and more will be inducted into @Hoophall this Friday... Here's how to watch it! #18HoopClass
— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) September 4, 2018
➡️ https://t.co/Pk7afBa0uD pic.twitter.com/4MUII6ioy5
A young Steve Nash shows off his hockey skills! ������ #18HoopsClass
— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) September 5, 2018
Tune into NBA TV Canada at 7pm/et on Friday (Sept 7) to watch Steve Nash be inducted into the @hoophall. �� pic.twitter.com/TcVWpmWJGf
One of the flashiest passers the game has ever seen... Steve Nash is headed to the Hall of Fame!@Hoophall x #18HoopClass pic.twitter.com/1BF69AP3Iy
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) September 7, 2018
His teammate, his "coach," but most importantly his friend. @LloydPierceLP explains @SteveNash's HOF impact on and off the court: https://t.co/tu1aGo55jB
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) September 7, 2018
(Via @MarcJSpearsESPN) pic.twitter.com/NXXNLpQmRR
Newest @Hoophall class a haven for all categories of basketball (via @AschNBA) https://t.co/44wwJ4CbsX #18HoopClass Ceremony: 7pm/et on @NBATV
— NBA (@NBA) September 7, 2018
