'Best feeling': Suns forward Nassir Little a first-time dad after birth of baby girl

Posted Dec 4, 2023
Phoenix Suns forward Nassir Little is living his dream of playing in the NBA, but that pales in comparison to becoming a father. "Best feeling I’ve ever had," Little said Friday. "I’ve had the opportunity to achieve a lot of things that I’m proud of, but that’s definitely the proudest moment I’ve had." And to think he nearly missed that once-in-a-lifetime moment. (Arizona Republic)

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