I'm talking about Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash, who has won the last two NBA Most Valuable Player awards, and if anything he's been even better this season. Nash is not flashy, but he does what great point guards do -- he runs the show and makes his teammates better.

Nash is a great ballhandler, passer and shooter. He can both shoot the three pointer -- he's making more than 50 percent of his attempts this season -- and beat his man off the dribble and drive to the basket. Nash, though, often thinks pass first to get his teammates involved. He seems to know what his team needs him to do most and does it.

His stats -- he's averaging 19.5 points and 11 assists per game -- are amazing, but the most impressive statistic is that he's led Phoenix to 17 straight wins. That's the fifth longest streak in NBA history, and a tribute to Nash's steady consistency. 

Most guys, even NBA all-stars, have off nights, but that rarely happens with Nash. What he lacks in elevation and showy dunks he makes up for with substance. Everything he does is fundamentally sound, and you can see how hard he's worked to become as good as he is. He's a joy to watch, and is a great role model for kids at any level of the game -- for his actions both on and off the court.