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Stephen Curry vs Steve Nash: Who was better in their prime?

By Nathan Beighle

ONTARIO, CA - OCTOBER 12: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Steve Nash #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers on October 12, 2012 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
ONTARIO, CA - OCTOBER 12: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Steve Nash #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers on October 12, 2012 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – MAY 30: Former basketball player Steve Nash shares a hug with Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs on May 30, 2016 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Andrew Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – MAY 30: Former basketball player Steve Nash shares a hug with Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs on May 30, 2016 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Andrew Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry is regarded as one of the league’s best point guards, but how would he stack up against two-time MVP Steve Nash?

Winners of the last two straight NBA Championships, the Golden State Warriors, led by point guard Steph Curry, will be aiming at a third straight title. Will Curry’s greatness be able to will his team to four titles in five years?

While that’s still up in the air, what’s almost certain is that Curry’s best individual season is behind him. Obviously, the recently inducted into the Hall of Fame Steve Nash has also recorded to his best NBA season to date.

For Curry, his second MVP season was clearly his best individual, full-year performance. Leading his team to an NBA record-breaking 73-9 finish, Curry and his Dubs lost to the LeBron James-led Cavaliers in one of the league’s all-time great NBA Finals.

As for Nash, another two-time MVP winner, his best season, in my opinion, came after both his MVP-winning seasons. It’s an interesting situation for Nash. His two MVPs were highly controversial, and then he didn’t get the award during his best statistical season.

It’s especially weird considering Nash’s season following his second MVP was better individually and his team finished with seven additional wins. Historically, the committee and voters love team performances, so seeing Nash not win MVP and the Suns hit 61 wins was an odd dillemma.

That said, let’s dive into which of these two legendary point guard had a better peak season.

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