Steve Nash Quotes About Basketball
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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.
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The fans in Dallas were hard on me my first year, but after having a great year last year they are now supporting me. It feels great to have my hard work pay off, especially when the fans made it hard for me.
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We love playing together and we love adversity. You know, back-to-back, the two best teams in the East.
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The playoffs are the playoffs. You just play who is put in front of you.
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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.
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I believe that the measure of a person's life is the affect they have on others.
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Our centers spread the floor, shoot the three and block shots. We can play pick and pop.
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I used to collect hockey cards. It was like Vegas at my school. You'd go to school with your box of cards, and at recess and lunchtime there were all these games we'd play.
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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.
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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.
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You should be able to voice your opinion and respect the voice of the other side. You should be willing to educate yourself and know what it is you're dealing with.
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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.
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Basketball isn't as popular in Canada as it is in the US. Hockey is by far the most popular sport in Canada.
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My free time at home is usually spent emailing, listening to music, reading and talking on the phone. I wish I was on the phone less, but I have been fortunate to stay in touch with so many incredible friends.
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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 to make the big buckets and rely on our defense for once.
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The pick and roll is more about bodies and eyes then speed and being fast
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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.
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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.
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That's the key to our team. We have so many weapons. You can just pick your poison.
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My ideal day would be to get a good work out in, listen to music, talk to my family and friends on the phone, read and go to a good movie.
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It feels great to have my hard work pay off, especially when the fans made it hard for me.
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I know the strengths and weaknesses of my teammates. I make my passing decisions accordingly
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My closest friends in the league are Dirk Nowitzki and Rex Chapman. Although I think Michael Finley and I will be friends forever.
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If every basketball player worked as hard as I did, I'd be out of a job
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I have to say I've worked very few days of my life. I used to have to cut the lawn, and when I was in junior high school, I worked at a concession stand at a stadium.
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It's important for us, if we're going to be a good team, to be a good defensive team in the fourth quarter.
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My father was a soccer player. All my friends played basketball though, so I stuck with basketball.
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The NBA has the best point guards in the world, so it is important that I come ready to play every night.
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It's cool to challenge myself to learn new things as opposed to going to play basketball in the park for millionth time.
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We play a different style than other teams. It's effective, but different. We run the floor, block shots and create turnovers.
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