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Steve Nash Ryan U. 6S

1 Table Of Contents

Introduction: Pg.2

Steve Nash’s Childhood: Pg.3

Before NBA Career: Pg.4

Steve Nash’s Draft: Pg.5

Steve Nash’s Teams: Pg.6

Steve Nash’s Family: Pg. 7

Steve Nash’s Popularity: Pg.8

Steve Nash’s nicknames: Pg.9

Steve Nash’s Records: Pg.10

Steve Nash’s Accomplishments: Pg.11

Steve Nash’s Retirement: Pg.12

Conclusion: Pg.13

2 Introduction Steve Nash is a great player while he was in the NBA. He was able to get baskets and help his team to victories and became an eight-time All-Star playing for the West. Whenever he played on the court he would always try his best to lead his team to victories. He also is a great man off and on the court.

3 Steve Nash’s Childhood!

Have you ever wondered what Steve Nash’s life was like before he started to play in the NBA? Well, you came to the right place here we will be talking about his childhood before he became a popular Canadian in the NBA! That will include where he was born, where he stayed to live most of his life. He had an incredible childhood growing up let’s get started!

Steve Nash was born in , South Africa in 1974. Later then he moved to Regina when he was around 18 months then he finally settled in Victoria, BC. He didn’t start to play as much until he was 12 or 13. But when he started he became good at the sport and practiced for quite a bit. He practiced tirelessly to make it to the NBA that would’ve taken a lot of dedication.

If Steve Nash started to play when he was younger he probably would be better than he is right now. If he practiced every day and harder he could probably be a whole other level of basketball. I hope Steve Nash is having a good retirement right now.

4 Before NBA Career!

Have you ever wondered where Steve Nash went to get some knowledge of basketball and where he learned his amazing gameplay? Or even if he had a passion for basketball since he was a very young child? Well if you never knew yet you came to the right place! Here I will be talking about all the things I just listed.

Steve Nash went to school at , St.Micheals, and Mount Douglas Secondary, in Santa Clara University that is where he first started to play basketball and he has hidden footage of him dunking at that university. When he started to play basketball he didn’t start when he was young like you thought he would. He started when he was around 12 or 13. Did you think that Steve Nash always had a passion for basketball? He didn’t play basketball until he was 12 or 13 he was normally playing soccer he only started playing a lot of basketball around this time.

Wow, I thought he would’ve started to practice when he was like 6 or 7 due to his amazing performance. It was cool to know where he went to school so I can go to them and see what kind of training they do to get better at basketball. I will try my best to get to the NBA as Steve Nash did.

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Steve Nash’s Draft

Did you ever wonder when Steve Nash was drafted and what team? The team drafted picked a good player, he made a huge impact for Canadians to try and make it to the NBA. Now there are a bit more Canadians that play in the NBA like RJ Barret and Andrew Wiggins and many more players that Steve Nash inspired to get better and make it to the NBA.

Steve Nash was drafted to the NBA in 1996. The drafted Steve Nash his number was 13 in the Phoenix Suns. Steve Nash was around 22 years old when he was drafted, you thought he played when he was young like Lebron. He played with the Phoenix Suns for 2 years and came back in the 2004 season.

He was a good player in his first season. He played as hard as he could and showed how good he can play. He always would show his limits and if he started when he was even younger he probably would be way better than he is now.

6 Steve Nash’s Teams

Have you ever wondered what teams Steve Nash was on? Well, you came to the right place! Here I will be talking about what teams he was on and what team drafted him! I hope you're excited!

The Phoenix Suns drafted Steve Nash, he stayed with the Suns for 2 years. Then he went to the he played with them for 6 years. After Dallas, he came back to the Suns for 8 years until he went to the Lakers. He played for the Lakers for only 3 years. If Steve Nash didn’t have any back injuries he could probably play in the NBA longer. Steve Nash will be once known as one of the best Canadian Basketball players. I hope Steve Nash is having a good retirement.

7 Steve Nash’s Family

One thing that made Steve Nash the personality he has now is his family. He is such a kind, loving man to his family that’s what makes him a kind human being. He is such a humble person in and outside an NBA court. No matter where he goes he is kind and happy wherever he goes.

Steve Nash has a daughter named Lola she has a twin sister Bella Nash they were born on October 14th,2004 their mother at the time was Alejandra. Steve Nash had a son named Luca Sun Nash he was born in 2017 he is now 2 years old his mother was Lilla Fredrick. Steve Nash has another son named Matteo Joel Nash he was born on November 12th, 2010 his mother was Alejandra at the time. He had an ex-wife Alejandra Amarilla their relation lasted for 6 years. Steve Nash now has a new wife in 2016 Lilla Fredrick. His parents are John and Jean Nash they died in a taxi, which they collided with another vehicle in 2015.

Steve Nash has a lot of family members! He would be always happy when he has grandchildren due to having 4 kids. Steve Nash’s family makes a big impact on his personality. Steve Nash is probably having fun with whatever he is doing right now!

8 Steve Nash’s Popularity

Have you ever wondered what Steve Nash was famous for? He was a popular man while he was in his NBA career. If you wondered what he was famous for you came to the right place! He was famous for a bit of thing and I will be telling them!

Steve Nash is popular for being the first Canadian to win Canada’s top athlete. He also was Most Valuable Player. He got MVP in the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons. He got Canadian’s top athletes in 2005. he boy he is a very skilled player I hope he didn’t have to retire.

Wow, that was cool to know how he became popular with the game of basketball. He also got a couple of awards during his career that is cool to know. Even though he is retired he is still popular!

9 Steve Nash’s Nicknames

Steve Nash is popular also for his nicknames. He got some nicknames from different events in his life. Have you ever wondered what some of them are? Well, you came to the right place, I will be showing you some of his nicknames that he got from his career. He got these nicknames when he made some achievements and accidents.

Steve Nash has a lot of nicknames here is some of them I will also tell you how he got them. So he is sometimes called Mr.50 40 90, because he got 40% from three, 50% from the field and 90% from the . Another one is Captain Canada, He got this when he was the Captain of the team Canada for basketball. Steve is also sometimes called MVSteve because he was a 2 time NBA MVP. The last one he got was Nashty, he got this when he collided with .

Wow, those are cool experiences and achievements to earn those nicknames. He probably workes hard to get Mr. 50 40 90 to be his nickname! I wish if I ever go to the NBA I get some cool nicknames!

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Steve Nash’s Records

Have you ever wondered if Steve Nash ever got an award during his career? Well, he did he got some amazing records! If you wanted to know what records he has you came to the right place! I will be telling you about his epic records!

Here are the records that he got during his fantastic career! Well, he holds an NBA record for career free throw percentage 90%. He finished his career with 2 time NBA MVP. 1996-2015. He was also an 8 time NBA All-Star. He played a good career despite that he is also pretty short.

Woah he got some epic awards he tried hard to earn these. The fact that he is pretty small and he got these achievements. He probably pushed himself to his limits during these events.

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Steve Nash’s Accomplishments

Did you ever want to know what Steve Nash has accomplished throughout his NBA career? Well, you came place here we are going to be talking about what he accomplished and how. He was a very athletic man he holds some records. But not a lot he has been a tough guy with injuries here and there but he managed to pull through and play for his team!

Steve Nash has achieved a couple of things during his career, Steve Nash was hard working to achieve the titles he has now. Steve Nash has won 2 times NBA MVP he was also the first Canadian to do so. He also was an 8 time NBA All-Star for team West. He also is the third for most assists leaderboard with 10 335 assists. Steve Nash worked hard and probably practiced tirelessly to achieve these titles.

He got some cool achievements in his career he probably tried his best to get these accomplishments. He probably also practiced tirelessly to get better and better. He is also pretty small it is amazing to get these awards when you're pretty small.

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Steve Nash’s Retirement

Have you wondered what Steve Nash is up to while he is retired? Well, you came to the right place here we will be talking about everything he is doing while he is retired. Let's get started on learning what he is up to during he is retiring.

Steve Nash retired on March 21, 2015, due to his nerve damage on his back he never, even did play for the due to his nerve damage. His last team that he was in before he retired as the Los Angeles Lakers but he never played for them. Currently Steve Nash is the co-owner of the Vancouver White Caps FC of . He currently serves as a senior advisor for the Canadian Men’s National Team. He also is a player development consultant for the Golden States Warriors.

He is still a bit part of the NBA from being a player development consultant. It is said he had to retire due to his nerve damage. I hope we didn’t see him have to go due to nerve damage on his back.

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Conclusion

If Steve Nash never retired he could probably be one of the best players in NBA history. If he also tried to dunk once he could probably be able to make it in a couple of times or even more time then he would think. I hope Steve Nash is having a good retirement and spending time with his family. If he didn’t have his back nerve injury he would have a good chance to still be playing today. I hope Steve Nash will have a business to teach kids his basketball skills.