Steve Nash Quotes (130 Quotes)


    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.

    This is our plan for a counterattack.

    We didn't make shots and, to be honest, tonight we weren't very smart and we were pretty soft I thought at times. We really weren't that competitive for stretches of the game. It's frustrating we all have to look at ourselves and try to get better and be more competitive throughout the game.

    To come home and play is a very special night on the schedule. I'm sad that it only happens once a year.



    It takes time to learn the characteristics and chemistry needed, especially under duress. But we're getting there. We got a great start because we like each other and we hang out together.

    You can call it letting us play basketball. Or you can call it putting us in position to succeed. In many ways, a coach's biggest strength is getting out of the way when he needs to.

    I thought we just played really solid tonight. It would be nice to be 3-2 up but we're in a position now where we can ride the momentum and let it all hang out in LA.

    What do you say when you've lost two tight games at home to the champs once-removed We played pretty well tonight, ... They made some phenomenal shots in the fourth quarter. At some point, you've just got to congratulate them.

    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.

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

    In the third quarter, we did a great job of moving the ball and getting good looks, and at the same time, we were really active defensively.

    We have the ability to play at a high level, but tonight it just wasn't there. We missed little things like hustle plays and calls here and there. We just do a tiny bit better with each one of those and they add up to six more points.

    I just love watching him when I'm not in the game with him. I'm like a fan. His speed is unbelievable when he gets to the opportunity to use it. He's such a weapon for us.

    If you're going to be a good team you've got to have performances from everyone. You have to have guys step up at different times. (Barbosa and Thomas) are more than capable than stepping up every game. You need that if you're going to be good.

    We feel like if we play up to our standard, we can beat them, even taking a huge night from Kobe. We're really worried about playing the way we need to play, and whatever they do should be secondary.

    For stretches, he's already back there. He's a tough kid. I'm telling you, he's going to improve.

    We're looking to make a big improvement. We were a little indecisive, and we just didn't make them pay like we usually do.

    The playoffs are the playoffs. You just play who is put in front of you.

    I don't think you can blame it on anything but a lack of intensity. We were pretty passive to start the game and never got going.

    We're looking at how other counties are doing it. We need to all work together in this county to make it work.

    Basketball isn't as popular in Canada as it is in the US. Hockey is by far the most popular sport in Canada.

    It's nice to feel good at 32. I don't feel old. I don't feel like this is getting harder. I feel like this is getting easier, if anything.

    I thought we changed our attitude and momentum so much that we were feeling confident. We kept competing and things started to click for us offensively.

    We showed a lot of toughness and determination to come back from last night and not allow that to carry over.

    He's so unique, there's nobody in the league who does what he does. His ability to guard different people, block shots, steal the ball, rebound. A lot of his scoring comes off quick cuts, and he's to the rim before anyone sees him.

    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.

    He didn't do anything wrong. I don't know why everyone's making a big deal out of it.

    A lot of people can relate to me because I'm normal size and came from humble beginnings. It's probably easier to (relate) to than some guy 6 foot 7 who can jump out of the gym.

    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.

    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.

    A lot of guys shot the ball well, and I thought we played extremely hard defensively even though they made a lot of shots. It was a pretty solid performance.

    I live and die the whole game with each play, and he looks like, 'We're fine, Steve will win it in the end,'.

    He deserves all the credit in the world. He does an incredible job of putting us in the right position to succeed, and I think a lot of times it looks like we're out there just playing so people maybe don't necessarily give him the credit. But it's very calculated.

    Being up by 20 after three periods is better than being up by 20 at halftime. After halftime, it gives them more time to get back into it. Being up by 20 after three periods demoralizes them.

    We're going through a very tough stretch right now. Teams with big post players are going to hurt us.

    I'm more than happy to go to war with Mike. Mike's a great coach. He won Coach of the Year. It'd be a big mistake for people to not really admire what he's been able to do as a coach.

    For me, it's about making positives out of negatives. We've got an opportunity to turn a couple tough days into hopefully something that will be a memorable part of our season because it helped us for the better.

    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.

    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.

    They will definitely enjoy it, no doubt about it, especially those who have never been. It will be great from a personal standpoint, but it will also benefit the group. Coach will also be able to help us, too, and pass on his experiences from the time he spent in Italy. So all in all, it will be great, the players will be able to absorb the culture and it will bring them together.

    It is amazing. We did everything we could to win the game. We made some crucial mistakes, but some of it was bad luck. In hindsight, there wasn't much we could do.

    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.

    I thought he really was great at being in the paint, knowing when to finish, when to pump fake, when to pass. He made the right decisions. It's really difficult to guard him when he makes those decisions.

    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.

    We've really struggled to be ourselves regardless of how they play us. We've got a little bit of, I don't know if it's playoff anxiety or what. We really just need to get back to being ourselves.

    I just try to win as many games as we can, be as prepared as I can every night, be a good teammate, try to be the best player I can be with this group, and then all that other stuff is secondary.

    We want the best for him. We want him to be as healthy and happy as soon as possible. But it's out of our control. With a veteran group, you realize that more than doom and gloom.

    That's the key to our team. We have so many weapons. You can just pick your poison.

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


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