Steve Nash Quotes (130 Quotes)

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.

I was lucky. I felt great. I felt pretty confident before the game, but there was definitely still some uncertainty. As the game went on, I definitely gained confidence and didn't feel any problem with it.

We feel really lucky to get a guy like (Thomas) who can play and a guy who fits our system pretty well. We are still trying to incorporate him. It's a little difficult for him to feel really comfortable, but he's a nice compliment to our team.

We had no rhythm, momentum or confidence. We gained an attitude and belief.

The great thing about (Bell) is he doesn't pride himself solely on scoring. He's a team player who comes and plays hard every night, no matter if he's getting the looks or not.

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.

My best move is probably my pull up jump shot.

We showed a lot of toughness to come back from last night's game. We showed a lot of determination to not let that game carry over in tonight's game.

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

If we don't change our attitude and our commitment throughout a game, we're really setting ourselves up for the harsh realities that we've seen.

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.

We really kind of just struggled through the game, so when I saw the ball coming off from Boris, I knew I was going to get a great look. I wasn't going to pass it up, pull it out and see what we got later - I was going to make it and that's all there is to it.

Looking at all the injuries, it's been critical. When Kurt Thomas went down, we really needed someone, not only just another big body, but some depth, and we were able to pick up a very capable player.

We haven't played well offensively. We haven't really clicked, and that's frustrating, but at the same time our defense has really picked up, and given us an opportunity to win in all three of our losses.

We'll probably play Sacramento in the first round, so it's about time we dug our heels in and really came at somebody because we've been really playing lackadaisical.

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.

We try to take what they give us. A lot of times when we get the ball in the paint, they're going to leave our 3-point shooters open. We're confident with anyone taking a shot in their comfort zone and we feel like we can create shots for one another.

Turnovers really cost us, ... It was just carelessness. A bunch of them were plays we normally complete and the ball just went through guys hands or whatever.

It's been huge for him not to have the point guard responsibilities this season. He can just go out and play and be aggressive and not have to worry about being a decision maker every play.

We didn't space the floor real well, we didn't run, we didn't make decisions quickly like we normally do. We still scored 107 points, but we felt like we slowed ourselves down a little bit and they did a good job. We just didn't make them pay like we normally do.

You've got your buddies, you've got the media requests, you've got all the business and charitable requests. To kind of manage all those things in 24 hours or less ... it is difficult, but it's great. I feel lucky I get to go up there and play and see everybody.

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

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

You can't expect the world. I'm sure a lot of people felt we'd be 10-15 instead of 15-10, but if you ask me we should be 17-8 or 18-7. We lost some very winnable home games, or we're right with San Antonio and Dallas. I'm pretty happy with where we are.

Our centers spread the floor, shoot the three and block shots. We can play pick and pop.

Sometimes you realize that being smart and trying to be intelligent and share the ball and do the right thing makes (winning) possible. We share the ball. ... We try to move it and share it and be unselfish. And it's contagious.

It's fun to watch him. His speed is unbelievable and when he gets opportunities to use it, it's such a weapon for us.

I feel younger almost every year. I feel like I'm getting better every year. I feel like the season gets easier for me the last two years.

Raja and Kurt are always there for us, physically and mentally. They always make it difficult for the other team and always give us a chance to win.

They played better than us at key times, ... I think we just made mistakes.