Last Updated on April 4, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s the information on Steve Nash:
- Full Name: Stephen John Nash
- Nickname: Nash, Hair Canada
- Nationality: British, Canadian
- Age: Born on February 7, 1974
- Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa (raised in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada)
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm)
- Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg) during his playing career
- Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm)
- Shoe Size: 14 US
- Shoe Brand: Nike Zoom BB II Low Trash-Talk, Nike Cradle Rock Low Steve Nash
- Number: 13 (Suns), 13 (Mavericks), 10 (Lakers)
- Position: Point Guard
- High School: St. Michaels University School (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada)
- College: Santa Clara University
- Draft: 1996 NBA Draft, 15th overall pick by the Phoenix Suns
- Rings: 0 NBA Championships as a player
- Kids: 3 children (Lola Nash, Bella Nash, Matteo Nash)
- Retirement Age: Officially retired in 2015 at the age of 41
- Teams: Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers
- Supports: Tottenham Hotspur
- 2K Rating: 87 (Mavericks), 96 (Suns)
- Net Worth: Steve Nash Contract History
- Retirement Age: 39
- Retirement Year: 2013-2014
Notes:
- Similar plays to Steve Nash include John Stockton, Mark Price, George Hill, Jason Kidd, Tony Parker, Goran Dragic, and Bob Cousy.
Fun Facts
- Steve Nash is officially listed at 6’3″ (191 cm) without shoes. With shoes, his height is typically considered to be around 6’4″ (193 cm).
- Steve Nash’s playing weight was listed at 195 pounds (88 kg) during his NBA career.
- He grew up playing soccer and didn’t start playing basketball until he was a teenager.
- He practiced free throw shooting arguably more than anybody and developed one of the most reliable foul shots in NBA history.
- He wasn’t overly athletic and has been exemplary of what hard work can do to a basketball career.
- He remains a keen soccer fan and supports the Tottenham Hotspur.