As if that doesn’t solidify his tough guy bonifides, then take a look at the gash he suffered in the clinching game against San Antonio.  And yes, he kept playing despite requiring six stitches in his FACE.  And yes, they won the game despite Nash playing with one friggin’ eye.

I like how he had to open his good eye extra wide to compensate for the busted one.  Just for added effect, here are two more pictures of a previous broken nose that Nash suffered, that prove, in case any of you were wondering, that Steve Nash is not afraid of a little blood.

That’s our point guard.  He’s 6′3″ and he’s throwing down like he’s Shawn Kemp.  And he’s only 21.  There is no precedence, and no ceiling for this kid.  Notice at the end that he has to duck under the back board to avoid hitting his head after he gets bumped by Dragic.  Speaking of which, “posterized” can no longer be used to describe moments like this.  It’s out-dated.  I would like to nominate, “Goran Dragic is now youtube infamous,” or if announcers ever get a clue, simply “pwnage.”

UPDATE: Before the game, Derrick Rose announced that he would donate $1,000 for every point he scored to the crisis in Haiti.  In the end, he gave $32,000 to the cause.

Seems innocent enough, right?  But take a look at Mario Chalmers (#6) as he watches Nash go up with the ball.  Here’s a closeup:

WTF, Mario?  Are you afraid that you might break a nail if you challenge his shot?  That’s what my girlfriend looks like when she sees a spider.  What possible explanation can he have for that combination of facial expression and hand gesture?  I hope all of his teammates and opponents see this pic and give him shit about it for the rest of the year.  I know that’s what I would do.