Steve Nash Canadian Basketball Player Born in 1974
Steve Nash · basketball player and film producer · Canadian
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Biography
Canadian basketball player Steve Nash was born on 7 February 1974 in Johannesburg. His club career on record includes Los Angeles Lakers (2012–) and Phoenix Suns (2004–2012).
Early life
He studied at Santa Clara University, finishing in 1996; St. Michaels University School; and Mount Douglas Secondary School.
Career
He is registered as a point guard. He started out at Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball in 1992, according to the records. Beyond Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball, he has played for Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks. Phoenix Suns is where he stayed longest, 2004 to 2012. Since 2012, the records list him with Los Angeles Lakers. At Los Angeles Lakers (2012–), his team-mates on record include Danny Green, Kostas Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis. Phoenix Suns team-mates from the same years include Amar'e Stoudemire, Boris Diaw and Shaquille O'Neal. He also has one screen credit on record, Life as We Know It (2010).
Recognition
Steve Nash received the Canada's Walk of Fame in 2008. Further recognition came with the FIBA Hall of Fame and the West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year (1995). His awards record shows 11 wins and 3 nominations.
Teams
6 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1992–1996 | Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball | Point guard |
| 1992–1996 | Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball | Point guard |
| 1996–1998 | Phoenix Suns | Point guard |
| 1998–2004 | Dallas Mavericks | Point guard |
| 2004–2012 | Phoenix Suns | Point guard |
| 2012– | Los Angeles Lakers | Point guard |
Awards and nominations
11 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Canada's Walk of Fame | Won | |
| 2007 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 2007 | J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award | Won | |
| 2006 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 2006 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 2005 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 2005 | Best NBA Player ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2005 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 1995 | West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year | Won | |
| FIBA Hall of Fame | Won | ||
| Officer of the Order of Canada | Won | ||
| 2007 | Best NBA Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Best NBA Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Best NBA Player ESPY Award | Nominated |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Life as We Know It | Film |
Personal life
He studied at Santa Clara University, finishing in 1996; St. Michaels University School; and Mount Douglas Secondary School.
Steve Nash on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 929K @stevenash
- Engagement rate
- 0.56% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 5,105
- Average comments
- 59 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Steve Nash Photos
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Photo: Keith Allison from Baltimore, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
Photo: Keith Allison from Baltimore, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
Photo: Keith Allison from Baltimore, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Steve Nash?
Steve Nash is 52 years old, born on 7 February 1974 in Johannesburg.
What is Steve Nash known for?
Steve Nash is a point guard who has played for Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns.
How tall is Steve Nash?
Steve Nash is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What is Steve Nash’s nationality?
Steve Nash is Canadian, born in Johannesburg.
Has Steve Nash won any awards?
Yes. 11 awards are on record, including Canada's Walk of Fame (2008).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q192955), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Scott L from Los Angeles, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0
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