Tonight, Canadian hoopster Steve Nash kicked off another Western Conference Final with the Phoenix Suns, leading his squad at the age of 36 — some six years after the Dallas Mavericks opted not to sign him because he was aging.

Regardless of the outcome of this series and the season as a whole for the Suns, though, Nash’s contributions and representation of Canada in the NBA is truly historic.

The two-time MVP and seven-time All-Star hasn’t lost a step, still leading the Suns as the fastest moving offense in the league and forcing defenders to keep up with him and his famously wild hair. And in the last series, Nash’s toughness was put to the test as he suffered a serious eye injury that left him with a right eye that was swollen shut and required six stitches. Still, he finished the game and led his team to a victorious series.

For his efforts on and off the court, Nash is our Canadian of the Week, and the Suns are our pick to make it to the NBA Finals.