Steve Nash Injury: Statistics That Define a Legendary Career

October 19, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash (10) practices before the Lakers play against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 19, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash (10) practices before the Lakers play against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 7, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash (10) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Lakers defeated the Sixers 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 7, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash (10) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Lakers defeated the Sixers 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Los Angeles Lakers announced via Twitter that point guard Steve Nash will miss the entire 2014-15 NBA season due to nerve damage in his back.

Nash has battled injuries throughout his tumultuous tenure in Los Angeles. Now 40 years old, many are speculating that he’s reached the end of his historic Hall of Fame career.

The question is, how should Nash be remembered? More specifically, what is it that makes him one of the league’s all-time point guards?

While mere numbers can’t tell that story, statistics offer insight.

These are the incredible statistics that help to define Nash’s legendary career.