Nash claims second straight MVP award

PHOENIX (CP) - Victoria's Steve Nash was already considered one of the best players in the NBA.

Sunday, he solidified his place among the league's all-time greats.

The Phoenix Suns superstar was named NBA most valuable player for the second year in a row, becoming just the ninth player in league history to do so. The six-foot-three guard joins elite company that includes Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan.

The 32-year-old confessed he has a hard time comprehending his newfound place in basketball history.

''I have to admit, it's a little bit uncomfortable to be singled out amongst all these great players two years in a row,'' Nash said at a Sunday news conference. ''I have to pinch myself. I couldn't believe it last year, and to do it again is even more difficult to understand.''

Canadian Press
5/7/2006 5:43:16 PM