Steve Nash Quotations | Page 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

My closest friends in the league are Dirk Nowitzki and Rex Chapman. Although I think Michael Finley and I will be friends forever.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

I have as much fun as anybody I know.

I'm not going to retire because I want the money. We want honest athletes, but at the same time, you're going to have people saying, 'He's so greedy. He's made X amount of money, and he has to take that last little bit.' Yes, I do have to take that last little bit. I'm sorry if that is frustrating to some, but if they were in my shoes, they would do exactly the same thing.

You have good games, you have bad games. You have good years, you have bad years. I have always been kind of philosophical about that.

I love being part of a team, any team. Not just playing, but the camaraderie, the whole thing. It's just what I get off on.

I have a tendency, especially when I'm playing with great players, to try and get them the ball.

I know what I can do and what I'm able to accomplish.

When I think of my career, I can't help but think of the kid with his ball, falling in love.

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 feel very comfortable going at full speed.

My goal is to eliminate positions where I can't function.

Truth is, I'm a bit old school. For me, it would be hard to put on a Lakers jersey. That's just the way it is.

For the most part I try to just stay focused not on my play but on our team.

Its crazy! I'm watching Linsanity hoping every shot goes in. Hope I never grow up.

Sometimes it's difficult maintaining my friendships, but to me, it's well worth it.