Steve Nash, Canada’s greatest basketball player ever. This speech is loaded with wisdom and humility. Thank you Steve for a memorable career and for inspiring so many.
My guy is John Stockton, but I always liked Steve Nash very much. He was so cool to watch. Every time the Jazz played him I worried that he was going to destroy us.
Steve Nash was such a wonderfully unique basketball player, the ultimate point God, making every teammate around him better, not caring about the stats, only about moving the ball, making the extra pass, finding the open man even before the open man realised it, passing on a shot in order to get a better look, getting to the basket, even if it meant another dozen of stitches and getting knocked onto the hardwood... and yet, he is an even better person, sincere, genuinely caring about others and gladly sharing his wisdom without expecting anything in return. We love and appreciate you and what you represent, Steve! Heartfelt thank you for all the wonderful memories, your contributions will forever be cherished and remembered!
@@aaronmanuel841 What Dirk did in Dallas to me is far more impressive than what Lebron has done in his career. Oh and let's not forget he got robbed in 06 so he should have two rings technically.
THE GREATEST CANADIAN BASKETBALL PLAYER TO EMBRASE THE NBA COURT ... HALL OF FAMER ON AND OF THE COURT... STEVE NASH A WARRIOR ON THE BASKETBALL COURT AND A GREAT PLAYER AND HUMAN BEING ..... THE BASKETBALL WORLD THANKS YOU....hola
Steve Nash brings up a great point and is appreciative for what Michael Finley did for him. Finley allowed Dirk and Nash to surpass him. That's something Carmelo Anthony never let a teammate do.
God Bless you Steve Nash. One of the best PGs ever. Very very sharp, smart and crafty PG. A very good shooter as well. Always fun to watch. Miss the Christmas games between the Suns and the Lakers. NBA will always remember you. Enjoy your wife. Enjoy your family.
Captain Canada, 2 time MVP, now HOF. I grew up in Canada the same time as Steve, there was no Raptors or Grizzlies, The NBA highlights on our sports network TSN back then were almost non existent. It was 25 minutes of hockey highlights, maybe 4 minutes of baseball because the Jays were good, and about a minute to show NBA scores and a couple of MJ shots. The only time they actually really showed basketball was during all star weekend and the finals. When he told the story about meeting the Jocks at the new school, and they played basketball, instead of hockey or other sports, that's how it was, there were only the odd kid who liked basketball and usually they had a passion for it. Those kids ended up having close bonds because you would get laughed at for liking basketball over hockey, for idolizing Dr. J, Jordan, and Magic over Gretzky or Patrick Roy. I remember going to the video store and renting Dazzling Dunks and basketball bloopers, and seeing Jordan, Dr. J, Dominique highlights for the first time. Our only access to the NBA was those videos, NBA Superstars 1 and 2. The fact that Steve Nash made it to the HOF, and was a 2 time MVP of the NBA is beyond incredible, not just because of his size but because of where he came from. 6ft tall players from Canada are not supposed to be beating out 7 ft Shaqs for MVP awards in basketball, but somehow Nash accomplished it. The guy deserves all the respect, Congrats.
Also only 11 players in all of NBA history have ever won back to back MVPs. Here is the list: 1)Bill Russell 2)Wilt Chamberlain 3)Kareem Abdul-Jabaar 4)Moses Malone 5)Larry Bird 6)Magic Johnson 7)Michael Jordan 8)Tim Duncan 9)Steve Nash 10)Lebron James 11)Stephen Curry I would say he is in very good company.
I think it's more along the lines of "I was a kid in Canada who started playing late, and just because i transferred to a new school, who got one scholarship offer from an unknown college. This is not a normal path to end up in the HOF".
One of the greatest to ever touch a basketball and I, we, the people who love to watch this guys play the game. Very well deserved. Great job Nash. You’ll forever be missed in Phoenix. Thank you my Steve. Gonna miss watching you play. God bless.
The 96 draft was my era so watching this is bringing me back to my childhood with tears😥. All four inductees are my favs but Steve Nash was my fav point guard and still is of all times. 🇯🇲
Kobe, shaq, dirk, kidd,allen,Garnett, Pierce , wade, bosh, artest, stephen jackson all won the championship except unlucky Steve Nash despite he was ‘one of the best playmakers’ ever- Respect
Steve Nash , Grant Hill , these guys epitomize hard work and perseverance! Steve Nash def Top 3 best PG'S of all time! Selfless natural pure point guard. Congrats!
@@hamiltoncrete6741 Stockton was never considerate the best PG of any season when he played. People started appreciate him after retirement. Year in year out, Terry Porter, Kevin Johnson always outplayed him... KJ was averaging 20-12+ a game. Gary Payton, Tim Hardaway even Penny. Mark Jackson etc... Stockton was never a MVP finalist nor even top-5, every season back then, nobody would have pick Stockton as the best PG of the league... IF you weren't alive back then, dont even dispute that.
He is also one of the truly GREAT shooters EVER. While he is justly known for his passing, playmaking, he could shoot with ANYONE from any range in ANY era.
Wow didnt know Steve Nash started late at 13. Goes to show he was a natural athlete, pivked up a new sport and got good at it and made the NBA within 9-10 years. Wow, just wow!
As a spurs fan we always respected nash as player he was an amazing player...made me laugh though when my mom would say omg we gotta play against Chucky in playoffs when he had the long hair..lol
He had the Suns so close to going to Finals. The Spurs were there kryptonite and Robert Horry's push which suspended Amare for game 7. The 2nd greatest Sun behind Sir Charles.
The only 4x member of the 50-40-90 club. 1 freethrow short to 5 consecutive times... Yeah. More than Curry and Larry Bird. Efficient and made every teammate of him increase their points and shooting percentage...
Wow!!!! Has great of a player Steve Nash was he only started playing at 13 I would had thought he started alot sooner than that like at 8 r 9 bcuz he was so great.
Saw Nash in phx airport a day or 2 before his press conference in LA. Weirdly a fitting end after watching him for years entertain. We didn’t want him to leave but wanted him to get a chance at a ring
Steve Nash, Canada’s greatest basketball player ever. This speech is loaded with wisdom and humility. Thank you Steve for a memorable career and for inspiring so many.
This guy and Amare Stoudemire were one the the best duos in pick and roll move at their prime.
Yea man
@Dawei Zhao he wanted to retire a mav. Dirk is his best friend too. Cuban just lowballed him which forced him to go to phoenix
LMAOOOOOO Thats funny
Shawn marion
Probably the greatest one two punch to never make the nba finals
My favourite point guard of all time. He wasn't bigger or stronger than anyone, but he always outsmarted everyone on the court.
He had Basketball IQ like no other.
My guy is John Stockton, but I always liked Steve Nash very much. He was so cool to watch. Every time the Jazz played him I worried that he was going to destroy us.
@@gershomtan5879 Rajon Rondo man he is almost like on the same level of steve nash's ball IQ
@@vekuboi Please don't mention Rondo in the same thread as Stockton or Nash. He's mediocre. Kyle Lowry is better ffs.
my favorite player period.
Steve Nash was such a wonderfully unique basketball player, the ultimate point God, making every teammate around him better, not caring about the stats, only about moving the ball, making the extra pass, finding the open man even before the open man realised it, passing on a shot in order to get a better look, getting to the basket, even if it meant another dozen of stitches and getting knocked onto the hardwood... and yet, he is an even better person, sincere, genuinely caring about others and gladly sharing his wisdom without expecting anything in return. We love and appreciate you and what you represent, Steve! Heartfelt thank you for all the wonderful memories, your contributions will forever be cherished and remembered!
Oh ya, Steve could take a lot of punishment, he was a hockey player before he started playing b-ball. Those puckers are tough!
Can't wait to see Dirk to deliver his HoF speech someday....
Same.my favourite player .will fully deserve it
Can’t wait for 2023 or 2024 HOF
me too..
to be honest, he should have been along side kobe & duncan instead of Garnet... Imagine the 3 most Loyal PLayers
@@aaronmanuel841 What Dirk did in Dallas to me is far more impressive than what Lebron has done in his career. Oh and let's not forget he got robbed in 06 so he should have two rings technically.
Class act start to finish.
Always has been always will be! One of the most intelligent players to ever touch a basketball
Steve Nash my favorite player in the NBA. He made me a fan of basketball.
Love you Steve Nash. You are still best in my eyes. Thank you and Congratulation
That’s a HOF speech that will inspire kids. Wisdom on another level. He spent more time trying to reach out to others than speak about himself.
damm Don Nelson actually lookin' like a "Don"
Yea Don gettin some young stuff
LMAO
Yooooo
Off the pack
Favorite Player growing up. Huge reason why I love basketball. Legend
Brilliant tribute to everyone involved in his career, his advice to his children at the ending is enlightening. Really special person.
The best Hall of Fame speech I have ever seen by an athlete ever. So humble a man.
he is the best over ray allen, J kidd, and grant hill. He didnt spent all the time in thanking but mostly walked us throughout his career
Check john stocktons speech. He was so humble. Nash is humbe asf too though.
John Stocktons speech is the best imo
The smiles on the other players listening to him tells you all you need to know.
THE GREATEST CANADIAN BASKETBALL PLAYER TO EMBRASE THE NBA COURT ... HALL OF FAMER ON AND OF THE COURT... STEVE NASH A WARRIOR ON THE BASKETBALL COURT AND A GREAT PLAYER AND HUMAN BEING ..... THE BASKETBALL WORLD THANKS YOU....hola
He is incredibly grateful to alot of people and the fans. He has a great sense of humor. Finally, very grateful to family. Thanks utube
Steve Nash is a real man, thanking his high school coach.
Steve Nash brings up a great point and is appreciative for what Michael Finley did for him. Finley allowed Dirk and Nash to surpass him. That's something Carmelo Anthony never let a teammate do.
Steve Nash was a "BAD MAN", he definitely deserves to be in the HALL OF FAME.🏀
God Bless you Steve Nash. One of the best PGs ever. Very very sharp, smart and crafty PG. A very good shooter as well. Always fun to watch. Miss the Christmas games between the Suns and the Lakers.
NBA will always remember you.
Enjoy your wife. Enjoy your family.
Captain Canada, 2 time MVP, now HOF.
I grew up in Canada the same time as Steve, there was no Raptors or Grizzlies, The NBA highlights on our sports network TSN back then were almost non existent. It was 25 minutes of hockey highlights, maybe 4 minutes of baseball because the Jays were good, and about a minute to show NBA scores and a couple of MJ shots. The only time they actually really showed basketball was during all star weekend and the finals.
When he told the story about meeting the Jocks at the new school, and they played basketball, instead of hockey or other sports, that's how it was, there were only the odd kid who liked basketball and usually they had a passion for it. Those kids ended up having close bonds because you would get laughed at for liking basketball over hockey, for idolizing Dr. J, Jordan, and Magic over Gretzky or Patrick Roy. I remember going to the video store and renting Dazzling Dunks and basketball bloopers, and seeing Jordan, Dr. J, Dominique highlights for the first time. Our only access to the NBA was those videos, NBA Superstars 1 and 2.
The fact that Steve Nash made it to the HOF, and was a 2 time MVP of the NBA is beyond incredible, not just because of his size but because of where he came from. 6ft tall players from Canada are not supposed to be beating out 7 ft Shaqs for MVP awards in basketball, but somehow Nash accomplished it. The guy deserves all the respect, Congrats.
Also only 11 players in all of NBA history have ever won back to back MVPs.
Here is the list:
1)Bill Russell
2)Wilt Chamberlain
3)Kareem Abdul-Jabaar
4)Moses Malone
5)Larry Bird
6)Magic Johnson
7)Michael Jordan
8)Tim Duncan
9)Steve Nash
10)Lebron James
11)Stephen Curry
I would say he is in very good company.
@@JKTProductionzIncNCo soon to be giannis at 12)
@@JN-xd2np yes sir
🃏😉
2003-04 steve nash version is a my favorite..
im a laker fan,
and during those times the Mavs are
one of the superpowerteam that time
That was actually my favourite speech of the 2018 HOF. So respectful and humble. What 2 time MVP says he shouldn't have been in the HOF?
I think it's more along the lines of "I was a kid in Canada who started playing late, and just because i transferred to a new school, who got one scholarship offer from an unknown college. This is not a normal path to end up in the HOF".
Might not be as a player but he got Ring because of Golden State
@@artisticskillz01 Yeah, two. They should just hire Barkley, Stockton and Malone as assistant head coachs so they can all get a ring😂
@@hamiltoncrete6741 and ai lol
One of the greatest to ever touch a basketball and I, we, the people who love to watch this guys play the game. Very well deserved. Great job Nash. You’ll forever be missed in Phoenix. Thank you my Steve. Gonna miss watching you play. God bless.
The 96 draft was my era so watching this is bringing me back to my childhood with tears😥. All four inductees are my favs but Steve Nash was my fav point guard and still is of all times. 🇯🇲
i'ts always fun watching nash play.
Kobe, shaq, dirk, kidd,allen,Garnett, Pierce , wade, bosh, artest, stephen jackson all won the championship except unlucky Steve Nash despite he was ‘one of the best playmakers’ ever- Respect
True
He stole kobe n Shaq mvps so its cool
You forgot to include my second favorite Tracy McGrady..
@Sergio Meza his defense wasn't a liability. They simply didn't play defense by design in Phoenix.
I believe he won a ring as a player development consultant for GSW when they beat the Cavs.
Such a humble guy! I love you Steve, one of the smartest!
Two-time MVP. Well-deserved, Steve. What you brought to the game is more than you'll ever know.
perfect speech and interpretation...thank you Steve...MFFL
Those last few words of advise is gold ..
Oh boy, i was so excited and proud of my self, this is such a good and rare achievement
I’ll never forget the way you inspired my love for the game watching you on the local late night broadcasts at Santa Clara. Thank you Steve.
Greatest! Phoenix's best forever, so much love here for this man
Shaq destroyed the TV when he saw this speech
ha ha! I believe it
Lmfao. Rings erneeeh!!
Cedric R I love Shaq, but he is a nine year old in a 47 year old’s body. He needs to grow up and stop being salty over everything.
Anthony Broaddus For real dude, Shaq is one of the most sensitive players ever
@@TheIcemanthomas Google me Chuck....
You the best Steve, thanks for everything you did, made the game so much fun to watch and changed how it was played. All the best!
I just realized it has been around 15years but those memories are just fresh as yesterday. Thanks and fully respect
My favorite player ever. Genius. Didn’t use size or athleticism to become a top player but intellect and skill, which is hugely admirable
one of the smartest to ever play the game
Don Nelson looking like he the godfather
Underrated
2 mvp..underrated ?!
Steve Nash , Grant Hill , these guys epitomize hard work and perseverance! Steve Nash def Top 3 best PG'S of all time! Selfless natural pure point guard. Congrats!
watch john stocktons speech and tell me they dont sound alike lol
Exactly what I was thinking Stockton & Nash my two favorite players ever
They thanked the people
@Wilt Chamberlain GOD of NBA 🙌👏
Wilt Chamberlain GOD of NBA
WHY ARE YOU ALL IN CAPS
No😂
thank you Steve making me proud of being a suns fan
A great Canadian and basketball Hall of Famer! Steve Nash!
96 Draft class, so much talent. Steve Nash is thoroughly deserving of his HoF induction. Congratulations Steve.
Amazing class and I been watching basketball since the early 80s and seen footage of old games .. this class was one of the best and I’m a Celtic fan.
Post complete point guard of all time and one of the best shooters of all time.
He is the the best point guard of 2000’s.
Stockton was much better but he is #2
@@hamiltoncrete6741 Stockton was never considerate the best PG of any season when he played. People started appreciate him after retirement. Year in year out, Terry Porter, Kevin Johnson always outplayed him... KJ was averaging 20-12+ a game. Gary Payton, Tim Hardaway even Penny. Mark Jackson etc... Stockton was never a MVP finalist nor even top-5, every season back then, nobody would have pick Stockton as the best PG of the league... IF you weren't alive back then, dont even dispute that.
@@DontBeClueless514 Not true. Wilt chamberlain even picked him back then.
Class Act all the way hell of a player always gave 110% a Joy to watch keep enjoying retirement all the best life has to offer
A small history of basketball and a humble tribute to the game🏀
A very humbling speech...great stuff!
Congrats Steve!!
the end was....🔥🔥🔥
My thoughts exactly👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Don Nelson lookin like Pablo Escobar.
20:09 I am not a kid but I cried thanks a lot Steve xD
33 you are a kid
my favorite basketball player of all time alongside John Stockton.
Same here bro
"Im white"
@@toastedt140 inferiority complex detected.
The man was a great passer, and could shoot, no doubt!
He is also one of the truly GREAT shooters EVER. While he is justly known for his passing, playmaking, he could shoot with ANYONE from any range in ANY era.
Highest basketball IQ ever! Always made the right play. Always outsmarted everyone.
Highest IQ goes to J. Stockton.
@@jimb8695 ah maybe Bill Russell! LOL only 11 rings!
@@ronbonora7872 In the 50's and 60's playing against guys that wouldn't make the G-league today.
@@hamiltoncrete6741 who cares. He won 11 rings and that is all that count.
@@jimb8695 true true
One of my idols, pick 'n roll with amar'e, man, fun to watch..
Wow didnt know Steve Nash started late at 13. Goes to show he was a natural athlete, pivked up a new sport and got good at it and made the NBA within 9-10 years. Wow, just wow!
Hakeem didn't pick up a 🏀 till he was 15!
That Dirk “talent” story was funny!
LEGEND
This is my son's favorite player of all time,his dog's name is Nash. Congratulations steve-o.
As a spurs fan we always respected nash as player he was an amazing player...made me laugh though when my mom would say omg we gotta play against Chucky in playoffs when he had the long hair..lol
Can't wait for Dirk's speech!
He was magic and bird combined. Passing and shooting. I miss the NBA when they all played.
He had the Suns so close to going to Finals. The Spurs were there kryptonite and Robert Horry's push which suspended Amare for game 7. The 2nd greatest Sun behind Sir Charles.
Blue Cera that play was such bullshit and it cost them the series. Broke my heart
BEST speach EVER!!! Steve is one of the top 3 PG ever played the game!!! if you agree, LIKE this comment!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌🙌
Don Nelson looking like a gangsta!
I always love Nash's game. He is the greatest. There is lot of things to learn from him.
thank you nash
Thanks for uploading!!!
Steve Nash my fav point guard with his IQ , passes and wisdom.
Phoenix suns getting a lot of love here grant, Steve and jason
Nash mentioned G.Hill while... G Hill keep skipping Nash idkw
"is your game MVP like Steve Nash?"
@@timhoward5 😂😂😂
promiscuous girlll
Steve: none of you seem to understand. Im not locked in here with you.
Youre locked in here with me
#SteveNashGreatPointGuard
#Congratulations
My Best Player of All time !!
Who? Your mom?
great speech
If you close your eyes, you'll think it was John Stockton speaking.
The only 4x member of the 50-40-90 club. 1 freethrow short to 5 consecutive times... Yeah. More than Curry and Larry Bird. Efficient and made every teammate of him increase their points and shooting percentage...
Top 3 PG who ever played the game. Along Stockton and Magic, of course.
You're leaving out Isaiah, Payton and Kidd... He's not better than any of them. Great talent though.
@@testostyrone33 I had to leave some great players... I don't agree, but I it is difficult to rank such amazing players. Respect
@@testostyrone33 better than Kidd and Payton. Isaiah is debatable.
@@HJ-ne1gx Isaiah is most certainly not debatable. And neither is Kidd or Payton for that matter.
Imba huge Nash fan..hes one of my alltime favorite plyrs..But hes not a top 5 alltime PG..hes somewhere in the top 6-10
Don Nelson is looking like a true gangsta! They should have him induct someone every year.
Wow!!!! Has great of a player Steve Nash was he only started playing at 13 I would had thought he started alot sooner than that like at 8 r 9 bcuz he was so great.
Outstanding
Back to back mvp
Steve is such a nice guy
Biggest IQ and wisdom then any player in nba period
Saw Nash in phx airport a day or 2 before his press conference in LA. Weirdly a fitting end after watching him for years entertain. We didn’t want him to leave but wanted him to get a chance at a ring
Next couple of years Nash will be inducting Nowitzki. :-)
This is incredible.
Class of the Class
Steve GOAT
Hey Shaq this guy is a two time MVP ooohhh
Much Respect Steve!... MVP
One if the last pure point guards
true class
such class steve nash was
What a nice guy!
the first time a nice guy finishes first!