Top 105 Quotes & Sayings by Steve Nash - Page 2

I think it was wishful thinking of me to dream of being an NBA player. And once I made the NBA I dreamed of being an All-Star, but I never dreamed of being an MVP.

What really excited me at the end was the challenge of being the best I can be and prolonging my best level and playing against the best players in the world. But now that I don't have the opportunity to play against the best players in the world when it counts, in front of fans, it doesn't excite me as much.

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

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

Nothing is black-and-white, except for winning and losing, and maybe that’s why people gravitate to that so much.

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

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

I have as much fun as anybody I know.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I feel very comfortable going at full speed.

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

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.

I am thrilled to be an Olympian, and I think that although we will be underdogs we can beat many teams and will be a surprise in Sydney.

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

You make your own luck in life, so I'm not criticizing anyone - and I'm not even talking about myself for that - but I mean, every year, look at the team that wins. You can't control everything in a team sport. So I'm not going to cry about it, but yeah, there are moments where I'm like, "F - k." But I say it almost in an appreciative way, in a way where I realize it's great not everyone can do it. I wasn't fortunate enough to do it, but that's what makes winning a title so special.

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

I'd love to go somewhere warm, somewhere near the beach and somewhere with a cool culture. It could be Hawaii, Cuba, South America - anywhere that has a cool culture and a beautiful climate.

I don't think coaches should have to wear mic's. It is an invasion of privacy. We are trying to accomplish things, and wearing microphones may hinder development by straining the nature of relationships coaches and players have.

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.

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.

It seems like my whole life I've been this little Canadian kid dreaming somebody would give me a chance.

My agility is the CEO of the United Global Agility Corporation

The 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.

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!

I try to only worry about things I have control over.

The only reason I don't do more is because, like all of us, we have busy lives.

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.

It's cool to challenge myself to learn new things as opposed to going to play basketball in the park for millionth time.

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

You have the management team, coaching staff, film staff, analytics team, training staff and playing team, and you're trying to manage all that and it's overwhelming. And then you have the media responsibilities. I don't know that I help at all, but I would think my value would be to help provide more of a clear-headed view from the outside. It's not like I have huge opinions, but I do have my point of view and perspective.

Professional athletes die twice.

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 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.

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

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.

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