Quotes by Steve Nash

Anytime you play a finalist it's going to be a challenge.
– Steve Nash
Basketball isn't as popular in Canada as it is in the US. Hockey is by far the most popular sport in Canada.
– Steve Nash
Besides P.E., geography was my best class in high school. I was in this gifted class when I was younger, and it was wicked!
– Steve Nash
Growing up in a soccer family I learned some good moves, but I spend a lot of time in practice working on my shots-from free throws to off-balance shots. The only way a shooter can perfect their shots is through constant practice.
– Steve Nash
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.
– Steve Nash
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.
– Steve Nash
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.
– Steve Nash
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.
– Steve Nash
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.
– Steve Nash
I have to say I've worked very few days of my life. I used to have to cut the lawn, and when I was in junior high school, I worked at a concession stand at a stadium.
– Steve Nash
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.
– Steve Nash
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.
– Steve Nash
I love playing in Vancouver and Toronto. They are beautiful cities, and I know lots of people in both places. I also love The Garden in New York, and I love going to Miami.
– Steve Nash
I really don't care about the response to my hair... this is just how my hair is. I don't take care of it, or comb it, or put anything in it, or style it or anything. When people comment on it, it is funny to me that it draws such attention. It makes me realize how insignificant that sort of thing is.
– Steve Nash
I think it's important that people stand up for what they believe in. It's important that people discuss things.
– Steve Nash
I used to collect hockey cards. It was like Vegas at my school. You'd go to school with your box of cards, and at recess and lunchtime there were all these games we'd play.
– Steve Nash
I wear number 13 because my college number, 11, was taken by Wesley Person when I was drafted by the Suns. Thirteen was the number I wore in Jr. HS, and the number one of my best friends, Duck, wore in HS.
– Steve Nash
It's important for us, if we're going to be a good team, to be a good defensive team in the fourth quarter.
– Steve Nash
My best move is probably my pull up jump shot.
– Steve Nash
My closest friends in the league are Dirk Nowitzki and Rex Chapman. Although I think Michael Finley and I will be friends forever.
– Steve Nash
My father was a soccer player. All my friends played basketball though, so I stuck with basketball.
– Steve Nash
My free time at home is usually spent emailing, listening to music, reading and talking on the phone. I wish I was on the phone less, but I have been fortunate to stay in touch with so many incredible friends.
– Steve Nash
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.
– Steve Nash
Our centers spread the floor, shoot the three and block shots. We can play pick and pop.
– Steve Nash
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.
– Steve Nash
That's the key to our team. We have so many weapons. You can just pick your poison.
– Steve Nash
The crowd gives us so much energy and we are able to really feed off of it. Hitting those shots and having the crowd go crazy helps boost our confidence. We love our fans.
– Steve Nash
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.
– Steve Nash
The NBA has the best point guards in the world, so it is important that I come ready to play every night.
– Steve Nash
The playoffs are the playoffs. You just play who is put in front of you.
– Steve Nash
The toughest opponents to defend are Iverson, Marbury and Payton. They are all very talented and can shoot at anytime from anywhere.
– Steve Nash
We love playing together and we love adversity. You know, back-to-back, the two best teams in the East.
– Steve Nash
We play a different style than other teams. It's effective, but different. We run the floor, block shots and create turnovers.
– Steve Nash
We were excited to win, staying undefeated is just the icing.
– Steve Nash
We've been playing ugly. Without all of our bodies, we've been kicking it all over the shop, but fortunately we've been able to make the big buckets and rely on our defense for once.
– Steve Nash
We've got very few bodies right now so we were tired, but we've also got a lot of character and we want to win.
– Steve Nash
Well, my favorite band is Radiohead. But, you know, I am pretty fascinated in general with music. I love music. It is definitely an interest.
– Steve Nash
What happened in the past is just that, the past. Champion or not.
– Steve Nash
When I was in my last year in high school, I decided I wanted to try to make it in the NBA. So I went to college and figured out I could do it. Once I figured out I could play in the NBA, I also figured I could be an All-Star. I knew I could do it.
– Steve Nash
You should be able to voice your opinion and respect the voice of the other side. You should be willing to educate yourself and know what it is you're dealing with.
– Steve Nash