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Steve Nash is a Canadian former professional basketball player and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. Known for his exceptional passing ability and basketball IQ, he twice won the NBA Most Valuable Player award. He is now recognized as an influential figure in international basketball and sports leadership. Here are 44 of his quotes:

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. (Steve Nash)
I think you can get too focused on the championship and forget how rewarding it is to be part of a team. View quote
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My best memories are because I was on teams I love - even going back to being a kid. Not just in the NBA. View quote
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The person who's had the biggest impact on my career is Rick Celebrini, the physiotherapist. View quote
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Leadership is possible in all different ways, and in all different areas of life. Whether it is with friends or family, I expect them to set a great example for me, and hopefully I will do the same for them. And that is all part of being a leader. View quote
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I hope my kids learn to put themselves first. View quote
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Sometimes I'm very impatient. I also feel the need to please everyone, which is unnecessary and impossible. View quote
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I've spent half my life in gyms, if not more, and I love physical fitness and health; couple that with the fact that I love for people to be healthy, whether it's mentally, physically, or emotionally, and it's just a great opportunity for me to do something I love and have an impact on people's health. View quote
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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. View quote
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I know that to be a good player, you have to stay healthy, and you have to be as athletic as you can possibly be. View quote
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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. View quote
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That's the key to our team. We have so many weapons. You can just pick your poison. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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We love playing together and we love adversity. You know, back-to-back, the two best teams in the East. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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Photo: Scott L from Los Angeles, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: Canadian Athlete
Born: February 7, 1974
Quotes count: 44