Basketball Quotes by Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

I believe that the measure of a person's life is the affect they have on others.

— Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

I love basketball and I'm committed to it, but if I have to lock up my spirit because of basketball, it ain't…

— Steve Nash

I am thrilled to be an Olympian, and I think that although we will be underdogs we can beat many teams and…

— Steve Nash

My father was a soccer player. All my friends played basketball though, so I stuck with basketball.

— Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

I used to collect hockey cards. It was like Vegas at my school. You'd go to school with your box of cards,…

— Steve Nash

I think it was wishful thinking of me to dream of being an NBA player. And once I made the NBA I…

— Steve Nash

I don't think coaches should have to wear mic's. It is an invasion of privacy. We are trying to accomplish things, and…

— Steve Nash

The fans in Dallas were hard on me my first year, but after having a great year last year they are now…

— Steve Nash

My free time at home is usually spent emailing, listening to music, reading and talking on the phone. I wish I was…

— Steve Nash

People have always doubted whether I was good enough to play this game at this level. I thought I was, and I…

— Steve Nash

I realize that although I'd like to make films as a career after I'm done playing, I really love basketball; I really…

— Steve Nash

My best move is probably my pull up jump shot.

— Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

We've got very few bodies right now so we were tired, but we've also got a lot of character and we want…

— Steve Nash

I learned at a young age to dribble with both hands, and that allows me to be more creative when I go…

— Steve Nash

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

— 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…

— Steve Nash

Besides P.E., geography was my best class in high school. I was in this gifted class when I was younger, and it…

— Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

We play a different style than other teams. It's effective, but different. We run the floor, block shots and create turnovers.

— Steve Nash

I am not too accusatorial or defensive by nature. I have always been kind of philosophical about it, remembering that it is…

— Steve Nash

The crowd gives us so much energy and we are able to really feed off of it. Hitting those shots and having…

— Steve Nash

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…

— Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

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

— Steve Nash

I have definitely gone through my ups and downs and faced my adversity and my nay-sayers, but managed to do all right.…

— Steve Nash

You should be able to voice your opinion and respect the voice of the other side. You should be willing to educate…

— Steve Nash

I have to say I've worked very few days of my life. I used to have to cut the lawn, and when…

— Steve Nash