Like many youngsters, Steve Nash, grew up wanting to be a professional basketball player. Nash made his dream known to his coach, who tried to dissuade him by telling him he was a “regular guy” — a strong player but not great. Nash at 6-foot-1 was considered short compared to the typical basketball player, and he lived in a remote area, Victoria, Canada, far away from where scouts recruited.
The coach unabashedly told Nash to be realistic and set his sights on another profession. Nash was a realist; he fired the coach, turned away from his inabilities and naysayers, and developed a 3-fold strategy. He focused on his talents; he possessed an incredible work ethic. He practiced before school and after school, at practice sessions, and he scheduled his own personal practice sessions.
And he had an uncanny ability to attract his peers; they liked, trusted and respected him. Nash became the guy who made every player better. Nash possessed a great court view, along with his ability to think quickly on his feet and always anticipate the next move.
In 1996, Nash’s relentless belief, coupled with his talents launched Nash into the NBA as a point guard on the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. Nash propelled himself forward, becoming a 3-point specialist, 7-time All-Star. Nash’s vision manifested itself.
