Steve Nash joins The Vertical Podcast. Plus, Jamal Crawford stops by to hang with JJ

Summary: Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash joins Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick for a revealing conversation on the Vertical Podcast with JJ Redick. JJ’s teammate with the Clippers, Jamal Crawford, jumps on the podcast for an entertaining segment on trying to judge current and former star players in a historical context. For the first time, Nash lays out his potential interest in the head coaching vacancy with the Phoenix Suns, as well as the possibility of holding a role with the organization in the future. 1:30: The story behind JJ’s Arm Sleeve Tattoo. 5:00: JJ’s All-Star Weekend Three-point contest strategy and plan. 7:45: Steve Nash lays out his potential interest in coaching and working for the Phoenix Suns. 10:00: Nash describes emptiness of post-playing career professional life. 13:20: Why Steve Nash is almost never moved to shoot basketball anymore. 16:20: How Nash sees Steph Curry as a growth of his own game. 18:40: The evolution of the NBA point guard position. 22:06: Canadian basketball boom. 26:10: Nash’s favorite NBA teammates 27:25: Best shooter Nash ever played with. 29:30: Nash’s top four all-time point guards 31:33: JJ’s top four all-time point guards 34:50: Jamal Crawford 37:15: Jamal’s Top four all-time point guards 40:35: Struggling to compare pre-ABA-NBA merger players to today’s stars. 43:05: Importance of championships in judging point guards 47:20: Jamal’s rec basketball plans as old man.