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
My approach has been that a player with determination and a willingness to work harder than anyone else can accomplish anything. It's a simple formula. I've found it works.
I am a huge believer in giving back and helping out in the community and the world. Think globally, act locally I suppose. I believe that the measure of a person's life is the affect they have on others.
My best move is probably my pull up jump shot.
People have always doubted whether I was good enough to play this game at this level. I thought I was, and I thought I could be. What other people thought was really always irrelevant to me.
I learned at a young age to dribble with both hands, and that allows me to be more creative when I go against bigger and stronger opponents.
I believe that the measure of a person's life is the affect they have on others.
The guys that improve every year are those that are always adding something to their game.
Nothing is black-and-white, except for winning and losing, and maybe that's why people gravitate to that so much.
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.
My closest friends in the league are Dirk Nowitzki and Rex Chapman. Although I think Michael Finley and I will be friends forever.
That's the key to our team. We have so many weapons. You can just pick your poison.
The toughest opponents to defend are Iverson, Marbury and Payton. They are all very talented and can shoot at anytime from anywhere.
We love playing together and we love adversity. You know, back-to-back, the two best teams in the East.