Steve Nash Quotes

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.

You have to rely on your preparation. You got to really be passionate and try to prepare more than anyone else, and put yourself in a position to succeed, and when the moment comes you got to enjoy, relax, breathe and rely on your preparation so that you can perform and not be anxious or filled with doubt.

If every basketball player worked as hard as I did, I'd be out of a job

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.

Play because it's fun, and not to become a pro. If your goal is to become pro, the best way to realize that is by loving what you do.

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 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.

I don't care what other people say. I fight every day to be the best player I can.

Having a goal in your mind helps you manifest it in some way.

My best move is probably my pull up jump shot.

You should always want your coach to be critical. It gives you an opportunity to learn and to overcome adversity

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

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

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 know the strengths and weaknesses of my teammates. I make my passing decisions accordingly

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.

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

It seems like my whole life I've been this little Canadian kid dreaming somebody would give me a chance.

I'm playing; I'm here. I'm going to fight until they tell me they don't want me anymore.

I think you can get too focused on the championship and forget how rewarding it is to be part of a team.

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

Nothing is black-and-white, except for winning and losing, and maybe that’s why people gravitate to that so much.

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