When I signed with the Lakers, I had big dreams of lifting the fans up and lighting this city on fire, i turned down more lucrative offers to come to L.A. because I wanted to be in the 'fire,' and play for high risk and high reward in my last NBA chapter. In my second game here, I broke my leg and nothing was the same.

Steve Nash

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I believe that the measure of a person's life is the affect they... by Steve Nash

I believe that the measure of a person's life is the affect they have on others.

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The guys that improve every year are those that are always adding... by Steve Nash

The guys that improve every year are those that are always adding something to their game.

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You have to rely on your preparation. You got to really be passionate and try to prepare more than anyone else, and put yourself in a position to succeed, and when the moment comes you got to enjoy, relax, breathe and rely on your preparation so that you can perform and not be anxious or filled with doubt.

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If every basketball player worked as hard as I did, I'd be out of... by Steve Nash

If every basketball player worked as hard as I did, I'd be out of a job

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People have always doubted whether I was good enough to play this game at this level. I thought I was, and I thought I could be. What other people thought was really always irrelevant to me.

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My approach has been that a player with determination and a willingness to work harder than anyone else can accomplish anything. It's a simple formula. I've found it works.

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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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Play because it's fun, and not to become a pro. If your goal is to become pro, the best way to realize that is by loving what you do.

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I don't care what other people say. I fight every day to be the b... by Steve Nash

I don't care what other people say. I fight every day to be the best player I can.

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I am a huge believer in giving back and helping out in the community and the world. Think globally, act locally I suppose. I believe that the measure of a person's life is the affect they have on others.

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My best move is probably my pull up jump shot. by Steve Nash

My best move is probably my pull up jump shot.

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I was never supposed to play in college, let alone the NBA, so I always feel like I have something to prove. No one ever expected me to be here, so that feeling of being an underdog is ingrained in me. It's a natural part of my consciousness.

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Having a goal in your mind helps you manifest it in some way. by Steve Nash

Having a goal in your mind helps you manifest it in some way.

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You should always want your coach to be critical. It gives you an opportunity to learn and to overcome adversity

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You can't worry about things you have no control over. by Steve Nash

You can't worry about things you have no control over.

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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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I simply want to be remembered as a great competitor and a great... by Steve Nash

I simply want to be remembered as a great competitor and a great teammate.

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I know the strengths and weaknesses of my teammates. I make my pa... by Steve Nash

I know the strengths and weaknesses of my teammates. I make my passing decisions accordingly

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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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Sometimes I'm very impatient. I also feel the need to please everyone, which is unnecessary and impossible.

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