“The day of the draft, Suns owner Jerry Colangelo asked [Don] Nelson, ‘You feel good about this kid?’ Colangelo liked Nash, as did assistant coach Danny Ainge. Nelson confirmed their instincts. ‘If Stevie is not a success,’ he replied, ‘you can have my job.’ – Lee Jenkins, SI.com
Steve Nash didn’t just have an unlikely journey to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, but to the NBA in general.
Nash grew up in Canada playing soccer and didn’t begin his basketball career until later in his childhood. Victoria, British Columbia wasn’t exactly known for basketball recruits and his offer letters were proof of that.