Steve Nash Quotes

When I think of my career, I can't help but think of the kid with his ball, falling in love.

You can't worry about things you have no control over.

The NBA has the best point guards in the world, so it is important that I come ready to play every night.

It's cool to challenge myself to learn new things as opposed to going to play basketball in the park for millionth time.

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.

It feels great to have my hard work pay off, especially when the fans made it hard for me.

What happened in the past is just that, the past. Champion or not.

I think it's important that people stand up for what they believe in. It's important that people discuss things.

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.

You make your own luck in life, so I'm not criticizing anyone - and I'm not even talking about myself for that - but I mean, every year, look at the team that wins. You can't control everything in a team sport. So I'm not going to cry about it, but yeah, there are moments where I'm like, "F - k." But I say it almost in an appreciative way, in a way where I realize it's great not everyone can do it. I wasn't fortunate enough to do it, but that's what makes winning a title so special.

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.

We were excited to win, staying undefeated is just the icing.

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 simply want to be remembered as a great competitor and a great teammate.

The truth is I'm a bit old school. For me, it would be hard to put on a Lakers jersey. That's just the way it is.

We love playing together and we love adversity. You know, back-to-back, the two best teams in the East.

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.

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 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 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.

You know, once you have been through a certain amount of things in life, you definitely grow more comfortable with yourself.

The toughest opponents to defend are Iverson, Marbury and Payton. They are all very talented and can shoot at anytime from anywhere.

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.

The pick and roll is more about bodies and eyes then speed and being fast

I have a tendency, especially when I'm playing with great players, to try and get them the ball.

Sometimes it's difficult maintaining my friendships, but to me, it's well worth it.

Anytime you play a finalist it's going to be a challenge.

I use a lot of balance training and functional training. Basically it's where you add an element of instability to a regular exercise. So whether it's on the physioball or the Bosu ball or just balancing on one leg, I try to incorporate an instable plane and/or movement to the exercise, so the body's doing two or more movements.

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.

Sometimes I'm very impatient. I also feel the need to please everyone, which is unnecessary and impossible.

I was never supposed to play in college, let alone the NBA, so I always feel like I have something to prove. No one ever expected me to be here, so that feeling of being an underdog is ingrained in me. It's a natural part of my consciousness.

I try to only worry about things I have control over.

I have as much fun as anybody I know.

My goal is to eliminate positions where I can't function.

My best memories are because I was on teams I love - even going back to being a kid. Not just in the NBA.

My agility is the CEO of the United Global Agility Corporation

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.

It's important for us, if we're going to be a good team, to be a good defensive team in the fourth quarter.