None of this actually talks about his game and his impact on winning and growing the popularity of the sport. He was the first player to add flair to passing and dribbling, regardless of how archaic it looks today, it was jaw dropping and must-see in the 50s...
So yes, he was akin to what Curry is today....
Somebody like Nash was basically evolutionary Cousy, and Nash was still producing at an elite level not long ago. With all of the benefits of being born later and the added nutrition and training regimens there shouldn't be any doubt he could play in today's league...
Y'all talk like 1950s Americans were malnourished and stunted lol.
6 feet tall with no athleticism, no jump shot, can't score at the rim, turnover prone, and can't play defense. How can there NOT be doubt that he could play in this league?
Nash 2-3 inches taller with much more athleticism and one of the greatest shooters ever. You can't compare him to a guy who was putting up 36% on 2pt against zero defense. Even if you assume his wack handles would evolve with the age, you can't just magically give him other attributes that he didn't even have.