Steve Nash
Steve Nash
Stephen John Nash, OC, OBC, is a Canadian retired professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association. He was an eight-time NBA All-Star and a seven-time All-NBA selection. Twice, Nash was named the NBA Most Valuable Player while playing for the Phoenix Suns. He currently serves as general manager of the Canadian national team and as a player development consultant for the Golden State Warriors...
NationalityCanadian
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth7 February 1974
CountryCanada
I have definitely gone through my ups and downs and faced my adversity and my nay-sayers, but managed to do all right. It is a pretty classic tale.
I love basketball and I'm committed to it, but if I have to lock up my spirit because of basketball, it ain't worth it.
I am not too accusatorial or defensive by nature. I have always been kind of philosophical about it, remembering that it is just a game. People take these things too seriously.
What happened in the past is just that, the past. Champion or not.
I try to only worry about things I have control over.
It feels great to have my hard work pay off, especially when the fans made it hard for me.
It's important for us, if we're going to be a good team, to be a good defensive team in the fourth quarter.
I am thrilled to be an Olympian, and I think that although we will be underdogs we can beat many teams and will be a surprise in Sydney.
I don't think coaches should have to wear mic's. It is an invasion of privacy. We are trying to accomplish things, and wearing microphones may hinder development by straining the nature of relationships coaches and players have.
I lick my fingers because I don't like when my hands get slick. Licking my fingers helps me keep a good grip on the ball.
Basketball isn't as popular in Canada as it is in the US. Hockey is by far the most popular sport in Canada.
I think it was wishful thinking of me to dream of being an NBA player. And once I made the NBA I dreamed of being an All-Star, but I never dreamed of being an MVP.
The fans in Dallas were hard on me my first year, but after having a great year last year they are now supporting me. It feels great to have my hard work pay off, especially when the fans made it hard for me.
My ideal day would be to get a good work out in, listen to music, talk to my family and friends on the phone, read and go to a good movie.