How Stephen Curry played a role in ending Steve Nash’s career
Stephen Curry‘s hosting on the Mind The Game podcast with LeBron James and Steve Nash was a catharsis. That was especially true as the Warriors legend got to relive some old memories with both guys.
For example, Nash brought the time when he felt Curry’s career was over during a preseason game, according to the Mind the Game podcast.
“My nerves were messed up and I couldn’t recover,” Nash said. “I was like I have to find out, so I had a week since I last played. We played them (Warriors) in the preseason. Like I have to find out. Like I have to play hurt. Can I play hurt or what’s the point. So we went to play these guys in the preseason like Ontario, California.”
“I remember the game,” Curry said.
“We’re out, I’m babysitting Steph,” Nash said. “I think they gave up about 50 in the first quarter. Maya was 45, but it looked like 50 pieces. He’s running everywhere. My back is broken, everything is broken. I couldn’t stop him if I was 100% and now I’m dragging myself around. Steve Kerr puts me in every action, looking over Steve. I’m’m. They’re laughing at me. Alvin Gentry is there laughing at me like no, no, we don’t want to see what you have. I’ve been thinking about it for like three or four days. I thought, uh, it’s time. And that was it.
Later, Nash showed up at Warriors practice.
“Next thing I know, he shows up at practice and he’s teaching us the pick and roll,” Curry said.
“Hey, if you can’t beat him, join him,” Nash said.
Steve Nash had a consequential NBA career
Before Curry, Nash was one of the elite point guards of his time. In total, he collected over 17,000 points and over 10,000 assists. In addition, Nash was known for his high shooting accuracy shooting 40% from the field, 42.9% from the three-point line, and 90.4% from the free throw line.
Moreover, Nash became a two-time MVP of the NBA (2005, 2006), and at the age of 30 he became one of the oldest players in history to win MVP. While playing for multiple teams, Nash he left his mark on the Phoenix Suns.
Nash played a total of 18 years in the NBA.
2025-11-04 15:58:00
