Is Steve Nash A-List?
NoB
No — Steve Nash is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2004
Return to Phoenix
Lost A-list status in 2012
Dropped to B tier — Lakers Stint
Ranking Timeline
1996C$0.1M
NBA Debut
Begins his NBA career with Phoenix Suns.
2004A▲▲$5M+$4.9M
Return to Phoenix
Returns to Phoenix, becomes MVP.
2005A$15M+$10M
First MVP Award
Wins his first NBA MVP award.
2006A$30M+$15M
Second MVP Award
Wins his second NBA MVP award.
2012B▼$70M+$40M
Lakers Stint
Joins Los Angeles Lakers late in his career.
2015B$80M+$10M
Retirement from NBA
Retires from professional basketball.
2018B$90M+$10M
Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
2026B$95M+$5M
Basketball Legacy
Continues influence as a legend.
Last updated: February 23, 2026