“His outstanding play on the basketball court is matched only by his passion for helping others.”
That, in a nutshell, is why Vancouver Whitecaps FC co-owner and former NBA star Steve Nash received the Order of Canada on Friday morning at Rideau Hall.
As per the governor general’s office, “the Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System, and recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.” Here’s the citation for Nash provided by the governor general’s office:
“Steve Nash is one of Canada's best-known athletes and sports ambassadors.