Best Diamondback
Justin Upton
Despite a slow start from Upton, and from many of his teammates, D-backs fans at least can take solace in the fact they get 81 chances a season – and he’s signed through 2015 – to see a future Hall of Famer in right field. He’s so good that a section of the stands above where he plays has been renamed “UPTOWN.” You will be telling your grandkids and great-grandkids, “I got to see Justin Upton.”
Best Sun
Steve Nash
For the fifth time in 13 seasons, the two-time NBA MVP averaged a
double-double (16.5 points, 11.0 assists), leading Phoenix all the way
to the conference finals in perhaps the finest overall season of his
storied career. And the 36-year-old father of two is at least as
successful off the court, cheerfully participating in charity work and
promoting green initiatives with Arizona Public Service Co. Oh, and if
you haven’t seen his Vitamin Water commercials, log on to YouTube for an
entertaining minute.
Best Cardinal
Larry Fitzgerald
In six seasons, Fitzgerald has made four Pro Bowls, been named a
First-Team NFL All-Pro and very nearly carried the Arizona Cardinals to a
Super Bowl victory over Pittsburgh two seasons ago, catching seven
passes for 127 yards and two touchdowns. And he’s still getting better,
which is terrible news for NFC West defenses, but great news for
Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart.
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