Steve Nash

Stephen Nash is a Canadian professional basketball coach and former player who most recently served as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played 18 seasons in the NBA, where he was an eight-time All-Star and a seven-time All-NBA selection. Nash was a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player while playing for the Phoenix Suns.

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa to British and Welsh parents, Nash grew up in a sports-oriented family that moved to Canada to avoid apartheid. Excelling in various sports, he earned a basketball scholarship at Santa Clara University, leading the team to NCAA berths. Drafted in 1996 as the 15th pick, he played for the Phoenix Suns before being traded to the Dallas Mavericks. While playing for the Mavericks, Nash’s style of play matured into All-Star status. He found his niche in the NBA and played internationally for Team Canada, including a 7th place finish at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.

In 2012, Nash moved to the Los Angeles Lakers. After a playing career spanning 18 seasons and two NBA MVP Awards, the eight-time All-Star announced his retirement from the NBA on March 21, 2015. The Suns retired his jersey and in 2018, Nash was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Post-retirement, Nash became a player development consultant for the Golden State Warriors, winning an NBA Championship in 2017. In 2020, he became the head coach for the Brooklyn Nets for two seasons.

Beyond basketball, Steve is an active investor, with ownership stakes in football clubs and an exercise app, BLOCK Training. He creates content for television and film through his production company, Control Media. In 2019, he launched a menswear shoe named Crossover, supporting the Steve Nash Foundation, where he serves as President and Founder. The foundation focuses on underserved children's health, education, and personal development.