Steve Nash's life after basketball

by TexSUN on Mar 20, 2008 8:38 PM MDT

In case you missed it, there's a really nice article from the Arizona Republic's Paul Coro today about Steve Nash and his plans for life after basketball. Turns out, he wants to make movies. Never would have guessed, but it does seem like something he would be good at. I also didn't realize just how much of the behind the camera work he did on that famous Training Day commercial. It sounds like it was entirely his baby, from production, to pitching it to Nike, and also hiring the director. I hadn't thought of it before, but if Nash is half as creative in the cinema as he is on a basketball court, then the NBA's loss will certainly be Hollywood's gain when the time comes.

In other Nash-related news, remember a few weeks back when it seemed like something was very wrong with his game? Theories around here were that he might have an undisclosed injury, might be tired, might be finally succumbing to Father Time, or might just be sneaking in some mid-season rest. Well, apparently we have our answer now: He was tired, according to a Jack McCallum article on SI.com.

Nash agreed that he hasn't been quite as sharp as in the past, but said there is nothing profoundly different from other years.

"My routine is almost always the same. It's what I'm comfortable with," said Nash, who typically sits out the final two minutes of the first and third quarters and the first four of the second and fourth. "There's going to be a point in the season when you're tired anyway. Everyone gets like that. But you overcome that and bounce back and feel better again. I'm at that point now where I'm just starting to bounce back. I had a tired three weeks but now I'm back.

He also had a few words for those who are predicting his decline:
"I know Baron gets tired because we talk about it," he said, referring to Warriors point guard Baron Davis, who averages 39.2 minutes. "It's not like I'm the only one going through it or the only one who's going to break down. And I'm not going to break down."
That's good to know.

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Good stuff

I had a pang of fear thinking about the lakers this afternoon. I wish they would just go away. They are always always around, under our feet or in our way.

I bugs me that Farmar and Vujicicic shoot so well from outside. And Luke Walton is a fair match for Diaw.

If we or any team is going to have a shot of getting past their big-ass line-up, it might have to be in the first round before Bynum gets in sync. Best chance to catch him cold and the team somewhat out of sync.

I know David Stern is clearing a path for a Lakers-Celtics finals. He probably personally negotiated the Gasol trade and the Cassell buyout and convinced Pj Brown to come out of retirement.

The Spurs are screwed b/c the league has complete discretion about how they want to call Bowen and the Spurs other grapplers and floppers. The Spurs dependence on no-calls and calls will make them a non-factor if they get paired up with the lakers.

Okay, that was my afternoon moment of paranoia and conspiratorial theorization.

I wish we had one more regular season game with the lakers. I guess we did okay in the last one, all things considered.

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by ZonaFlash on Mar 20, 2008 2:26 PM MDT reply actions

Lakers

I can see them losing to one of the suicidal teams that may make to the POs, like the Warriors or the Nuggets. The Celtics won't go too far. But now I'm guessing, really.

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by Nobs on Mar 20, 2008 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions

Lakers

are going to be tough to eliminate for anyone. I agree that one of those suicidal teams can get it done. I have watched the C's a lot this season and I have to say they do look to have a fair shot at the Finals. I think their biggest obstacle is not Detroit but Cleveland, who they will likely be facing in Round 2. They have been unable to win in CLE this season, their defense is great but Lebron really can take over the offensive end of the game like no other. Detroit and C's both have good defense and it will come down to heart/hustle. I see the C's winning that one. I also think Detroit has quite a bit to fear from Orlando, but I think I'm in the minority there.

by RealTangiblesGuy on Mar 20, 2008 10:24 PM MDT up reply actions

Along the same lines

I think whenever a team changes dramatically, it takes some time for scouts/coaches to figure out strategies to beat that team. That point still has not occured for the Lakers or the Suns but will occur for both, in my opinion. As an example, look at the Celtics again. In the beginning of the season, they seemed unstoppable and were blowing the heck out of everyone. But their games are significantly closer now and I think much of that has to do with teams creating better defensive strategies against the team.

by RealTangiblesGuy on Mar 20, 2008 10:27 PM MDT up reply actions

IF David Stern can really manipulate...

the results of games, he will want to see Lakers and the Suns in the Western Conference Final. Why? Kobe vs. Shaq. No matter how you think, that matchup will still be a big-ass rating draw. I guess the devil (Stern) is on our side this time...

by sonicking on Mar 21, 2008 7:53 AM MDT reply actions

I fail to see how

being the appetizer to a Laker Celtics NBA Finals is a good thing.

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by ZonaFlash on Mar 21, 2008 7:56 AM MDT up reply actions

Oh man

And it would be sweet. If we can beat the Lakers, I'd like to do it on the WCF. And not beat them badly like I want to beat the Spurs. I want a full, 4-3 series. In the last game, I want to see Nash flat out outplaying Kobe, like we all know he can. I want to see Shaq making Gasol and Bynum regret their lives. I want to see Amare dunking on Odom so hard that he'll call STAT 'mommy'.

You can't tell me that it wouldn't be sweet.

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by Nobs on Mar 21, 2008 10:30 AM MDT up reply actions

Best post ever!

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by ZonaFlash on Mar 21, 2008 10:55 AM MDT up reply actions

I always figured

Nash had something else in mind for his post basketball career that didn't involve basketball.

I don't think I would have guessed Film Maker but then again I am not really sure what I would have guessed. Maybe I could have seen him in a Bono like role traveling the world curing disease and famine or maybe rolling with Al Gore testifying about global warming in front of Congress.

This was a totally cool video and if its any indication of his talent and vision for film then I am looking forward to his post-ball life as the next David Lynch or Cohen brother.

Steve Nash, two time MVP and Academy Award winner!

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by Seth Pollack on Mar 21, 2008 11:31 AM MDT reply actions

Yep

The Suns should consider having Nash produce next season's pregame intro video.

[baseless speculation]
I wonder if maybe knowing he has a very promising future after basketball might be subconsciously playing a part in his "not being as sharp" this season? Last season, and all the ones prior, it seemed like it would just kill him if he had to retire without winning a ring. But now that he knows he has a chance to make a mark somewhere else, maybe it's not the end all/be all it used to be?
[/end baseless speculation]

by TexSUN on Mar 21, 2008 11:52 AM MDT up reply actions

Also,

In a recent interview Nash said something like it wouldn't bother him or he wouldn't care if he never won an NBA title, something I was very surprised to hear him say.

by TwinnerA on Mar 21, 2008 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions

I don't believe him

Nash is too competitive, but, on the other hand, with the fame he got for the 2 mvps, he's already gotten more recognition than you'd expect from winning 1 title.

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by jasonsuns1 on Mar 21, 2008 8:42 PM MDT up reply actions

not that he was after ecognition,

I don't think he likes too much media attention on him, could be another reason he likes being behind the camera, then the focus is on someone else, but he gets to create. Funny thing though, with his name, it'll open up a chance to really make a mark in film that many wouldn't otherwise have. Should be fun to watch. I also thought of Nash being similar to Bono (from U2) going around the world doing good, selfless things.

Shaqadelic

by jasonsuns1 on Mar 21, 2008 8:44 PM MDT up reply actions

Steve needs a nickname.

Hollywood Steve Nash would be way too crass. Since he's into the Indy scene, how about Sundance Steve Nash??

Seriously though.. there are a bunch of NBA players who are thinking about film making as a post NBA career: Reggie Miller, Elton Brand, and of course, Baron Davis all have production companies. Baron Davis, who has already produced a movie, was a classmate of Kate Hudsons at the Crossroads school in Santa Monica.

It's a shame he's into the Indy stuff... I'd really like to see Steve Nash and Jason Statham together in an action movie: "Transporter 4: Fast Break."

by Pliny the Elder on Mar 21, 2008 1:23 PM MDT up reply actions

Sundance is too commercialized

I like the ideas of Transporter 4 tho - great idea!!

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by ZonaFlash on Mar 21, 2008 1:57 PM MDT up reply actions

Maybe Shoestring?

The thing that impressed me most about this story is that he was able to produce something really cool on what sounds like an absolutely shoestring budget. That's huge in the movie industry--studios would love him. And it kind of goes with his reputation in the NBA as being someone who's done the most with the least in terms of natural athletic ability (although I always thought a lot of that was just an overly narrow-minded view of what athletic ability means in the first place). Anyway, not seriously suggesting his nickname be "Shoestring", just thought that part of Coro's story was particular interesting.

by TexSUN on Mar 21, 2008 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions

I didn't think that I could like Steve Nash more

but after that article, I do.

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by ZonaFlash on Mar 21, 2008 1:15 PM MDT reply actions

Practice

Compare:

To:

I'm glad we got the right guy

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by ZonaFlash on Mar 21, 2008 4:40 PM MDT reply actions

LOL

I loved Larry Brown's response to the "practice" interview too:

He said "practice" more times than he's actually practiced.

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by TexSUN on Mar 21, 2008 4:52 PM MDT up reply actions

Q: How the hell

can I make my teammates better by practice?

A: See Steve Nash's commercial above.

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by ZonaFlash on Mar 21, 2008 5:01 PM MDT up reply actions

Still

I love AI. This was a mistake for sure but you can't question that dude heart. He is as tough as anyone who's ever played.

I would love to have him on our team as long as long as you still have a real PG as well. Especially at this point in his career when he seems to be less about AI and more about winning then he was when he was younger.

And btw - please do not pull the Thug card. That really pisses me off.

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by Seth Pollack on Mar 21, 2008 5:33 PM MDT up reply actions

Nah, he's more matrue now

But he's still a $20MM chucker. Sure he's small and fiery, played through tons of injuries, been to the finals, watch him all you want, but I wouldn't trade for him.

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by ZonaFlash on Mar 21, 2008 7:00 PM MDT up reply actions

He's also a HOF with probability 1

according to BBR he ranks 15th all-time.

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by ZonaFlash on Mar 21, 2008 7:02 PM MDT up reply actions

AI is a fan favorite, that's all.

As we've seen with this team, heart is not enough. You have to be smart too.

Before the Sixers got to the finals, I used to call AI the Swedish Meatball, because he was such a knucklehead. But ever since then, I hold him in the highest esteem because he's the only player in the league with more heart than Steve Nash. And no-one else is close to those two.

But he is a chucker, and vastly overrated as a scorer, that's for sure. Moreover, he doesn't get the fact that if his personal pts/shot is lower than his teams, then he's an offensive detriment. He's not alone, btw. Kobe doesn't get it either.

by Pliny the Elder on Mar 21, 2008 8:21 PM MDT reply actions