Steve Nash

Basketball Player, Coach, Analyst

Canadian Johannesburg, South Africa

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Quick Info

ProfessionBasketball Player, Coach, Analyst
NationalityCanadian
Date of Birth07/02/1974
Age52 years
BirthplaceJohannesburg, South Africa

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameStephen John Nash

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeSanta Clara University
DegreeBA in Sociology

Family

ParentsBritish and Welsh parents

Career

NBA Teams
  • Phoenix Suns
  • Dallas Mavericks
  • Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Draft1996: Round 1, Pick 15 (Phoenix Suns)
Achievements
  • 2-time NBA MVP (2005, 2006)
  • 8-time NBA All-Star
  • 7-time All-NBA
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2018)
  • NBA assists leader (5 times)
  • Phoenix Suns jersey retired
  • 4-time NBA 50-40-90 club member
  • One of top NBA players in career three-point shooting, free-throw shooting, total assists, and assists per game
CoachingBrooklyn Nets Head Coach (2020-2022)
OtherGolden State Warriors Player Development Consultant (post-retirement, 2017 NBA Championship), Prime Video NBA Studio Analyst (2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in South Africa, family moved to Canada to avoid apartheid
2. Grew up in Victoria, B.C.
3. Led Santa Clara to NCAA upsets including over Arizona Wildcats
4. Retired from NBA on 21/03/2015
5. 4-time member of NBA 50-40-90 club
6. Two-time WCC Player of the Year at Santa Clara University
7. Played for Team Canada internationally, including 7th place at 2000 Sydney Olympics
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