It's an exciting weekend for basketball fans thanks to the tight playoff races in the NBA, the NCAA Final Four and the announcement of who will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Fans didn't have to wait until the weekend to find out which big names would be inducted in the 2018 class, though, thanks to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Grant Hill, Jason Kidd and Steve Nash have been notified that each will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2018, sources tell ESPN. Formal announcement comes at Final Four weekend.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 29, 2018
Maurice Cheeks will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2018, league source tells ESPN. He will join Nash, Hill and Kidd as part of starry group.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 29, 2018
It's a star-studded Hall of Fame class (if this is truly the class, of course), but there's one name on that list that means a little more to Canadians, Steve Nash.
The Canadian and two-time MVP (back-to-back in 2005/2006) wowed fans with his wizardry with the ball in his hands and his unselfish style of play is what helped cement his legacy and get him to the Hall of Fame.
After the reported news of his inclusion in the 2018 Hall of Fame class came out, the internet congratulated Nash.
Steve Nash HoF career:
— The Reporter (@TheReporterNBA) March 29, 2018
-19 seasons (10 with Suns, 6 with Dallas, 3 with Lakers)
-8x All-Star
-6 All-NBA selections
-2x MVP
-18,548 points
-10,335 assists
-90.24% free-throw shooter
-15.1 PPG and 8.6 APG (career average)
-1217 games
Legendary career. pic.twitter.com/k1yQKfjOVP
Congratulations to @SteveNash @realgranthill33 and @RealJasonKidd for getting the call from the @Hoophall, well deserved!!! But I have to ask, where's Ray Allen's name? He's a FIRST ballot HOFer!!
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) March 29, 2018
My favorite of all time is going to the Hall of Fame. I don’t even know the guy but I owe him quite a bit for my love of basketball. Congrats to the man Steve Nash! pic.twitter.com/ACepyz990Q
— Michael Tucker (@TuckNRole) March 29, 2018
Most Assists in NBA History
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 29, 2018
John Stockton 15,806
Jason Kidd 12,091
Steve Nash 10,335 https://t.co/REFZKcEsW4
Suns taking over Springfield! Congrats @SteveNash, @realgranthill33, and @RealJasonKidd on making the Hall of Fame! pic.twitter.com/HK9hZLlLGw
— The Bright Side (@BrightSideSun) March 29, 2018
Class of '96 #NBA Draft class:
— Moe Khan (@MoeKhan19) March 29, 2018
1) Allen Iverson, HOF
4) Ray Allen, soon to be HOF
13) Kobe Bryant, soon to be HOF
15) Steve Nash, HOF
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to @SteveNash on his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2018.👏👏👏
— Dwight Walton 🇨🇦 (@Bballinsider) March 29, 2018
Steve Nash to the Hall 🤙🇨🇦 well deserved
— G Medel (@D_Medel2) March 29, 2018
I will not write about Steve Nash today. I won’t write about him tomorrow or the next day. But at some point between now and his induction I’ll write about how watching him changed me. So happy the Point God is going to the HOF.
— Phillip Barnett (@regularbarnett) March 29, 2018
Steve Nash my favorite player of all time is a HOFer. @SteveNash congrats
— OTC Skull and Bones (@10baggersallday) March 29, 2018
Congrats @SteveNash for making the hall of fame. My favorite player growing up, and the reason I’m a Phoenix Suns fan today!!
— Max Snyder (@maxsnyder70) March 29, 2018
Congratulations to my basketball inspiration on getting inducted into the hall of fame @SteveNash
— Nick Heron (@nicknash13) March 29, 2018
Steve Nash made the Hall of Fame he was always my favorite player growing up I'm emotional
— Collin Brimberry (@BallinCrimberry) March 29, 2018
Congrats to my favorite player @SteveNash 🔥🔥🔥
— Suns 3017 Champs (@The_Kidd_Ramos) March 29, 2018
Congrats #SteveNash #JKidd & my big brother @realgranthill33 #HOF#WellDeserved#Blessings @ 20th… https://t.co/XHAPDKLeUS
— Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) March 29, 2018
What an amazing group going into The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. @realgranthill33, @SteveNash, @RealJasonKidd, Maurice Cheeks, and Charles “Lefty” Drisell. Congrats to a great group of players and a coach. They all had a huge impact on the game of basketball.
— Billy King (@bkdefend) March 29, 2018
Congratulations @realgranthill33 @SteveNash @RealJasonKidd on being inducted into @Hoophall @nbatv well deserved!
— Isiah Thomas (@IsiahThomas) March 29, 2018
And now that he’s a HOFer, can we get Steve Nash on the Canadian dime, finally?
— Chris O'Leary (@olearychris) March 29, 2018
congrats to @SteveNash on his Hall of Fame induction! Greatest Canadian baller of all time and helped make hoops huge here!
— Ben Miner (@benminer) March 29, 2018
@SteveNash is the main reason I’m a Suns’ fan! Watching him back in his prime was a sight to behold! He was a wizard with the rock!
— Tony Perrelli (@NotYoAverage8) March 29, 2018
Nothing better than what Steve Nash brought to the court. There are some excellent players in the league but the way Nash approached the game was just different. Hasn’t been replaced and is sorely missed. Now has a place in the Hall. What an accomplishment! #nba #stevenash
— Christian Giudice (@chrisgiudice) March 29, 2018
Congrats @SteveNash on the HOF! My favorite player growing up! Thanks for taht you have done for Canada Basketball! #HOF #NashHOF
— Imad Qahwash (@iqahwash20) March 29, 2018
Steve Nash.
— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) March 29, 2018
Jason Kidd.
Grant Hill.
La classe Hall of Fame 2018 : magnifique ! 👏♥️🔥 pic.twitter.com/b2sA5KoBZB
Steve Nash.
— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) March 29, 2018
Jason Kidd.
Grant Hill.
La classe Hall of Fame 2018 : magnifique ! 👏♥️🔥 pic.twitter.com/b2sA5KoBZB
Steve Nash & Jason Kidd are both headed to the NBA Hall of Fame
— Tim England (@tengland150) March 29, 2018
What a good day #MFFL pic.twitter.com/uVGNLdWKIR
STEVE NASH FOREVER #HOF
— Pat (@patrickDeng) March 29, 2018
NEVER forget Steve Nash averaged 30-12-6.5 on 55-42-96 shooting in a playoff series against a Mavs team that had just let him walk, and that series started with Mavs watching him receive MVP award.
— Joseph Casciaro (@JosephCasciaro) March 29, 2018
Between Game 5 & Game 6 clincher, Nash averaged 36.5-12-11 on 54-54-100 shooting
