Stephen Curry Pushed Steve Nash into Retirement
In the recent episode of Mind the Game, the podcast co-hosted by LeBron James and Steve Nash, Stephen Curry shared a heartfelt and amusing story involving the former Suns point guard.
Nash’s Realization During a Preseason Game
Steve Nash recounted how a preseason game against the Warriors revealed that his body had reached its limit:
"They put like 50 points on us in the first quarter. He was running everywhere, my back was shot, everything was out of whack, I was dragging myself, and Steve Kerr was making them play everything off of me.”
Just a few days later, Nash made his retirement decision, sharing with Mitch Kupchak:
“Steph, you’ve kicked me out of basketball (laughs).”
The Shift Between Two Generations
This candid moment captures the transition between two NBA eras: Nash’s generation of creative playmakers and Curry’s era of revolutionary shooters.
Collaboration After Retirement
After retiring in 2015, Steve Nash worked as a player development consultant from 2015 to 2020. While not a full-time staff member, he regularly collaborated with players, especially guards and point guards.
Summary
Stephen Curry’s dynamic playstyle notably influenced Steve Nash’s decision to retire, highlighting a generational shift in NBA guard roles.