Born: Feb 7, 1974
Height: 6-3 / 1,91
Weight: 195 lbs. / 88,5 kg.
College: Santa Clara
Years Pro: 11
Full name is Steven John Nash
Married longtime girlfriend Alejandra Amarilla in June 2005
He and Alejandra welcomed twin daughters, Lola and Bella, prior to start of 2004-05 season
In April 2006, became just the third Canadian ever to grace the cover of a Wheaties box
In July 2006, held his second annual Charity Classic back home in Vancouver: Photos I Video
In July 2005, hosted the first Steve Nash Foundation Charity Classic basketball game in Toronto: Photos I Video
In August 2005, was named to the new Athlete Advisory Board of the Olympic Spirit Toronto, which has the world’s first and only Olympic Discovery Center
Was featured in an issue of GQ magazine during the summer of 2005
In 2001, formed the Steve Nash Foundation, which aims to grow health in kids by funding projects that encourage participation in physical activity and other healthy life choices… For more information, visit SteveNash.org
Recently partnered with Canadian-based computer manufacturer MDG Computers, Inc. and will appear in various TV, radio and print advertisements
Attended the premiere of the movie Wedding Crashers in July 2005 and met actor Owen Wilson in New York
Is the sponsor of the Steve Nash Youth Basketball League in British Columbia that has grown to over 10,000 participants
Created the Recycle with Steve Nash Program for the Mavericks’ four adopt-a-schools
Grew up in Victoria, British Columbia and played hockey, lacrosse and soccer
Is an avid fan of English soccer, his favorite club is Tottenham
His father, John, played professional soccer in South Africa and England
Brother, Martin, plays professional soccer and formerly played first division in England and for the Canadian National Team
Subject of the book "Long Shot: Steve Nash’s “Journey to the NBA", by Jeff Rudd
Was named Canada Games honorary chairperson
Averaged 21.3 points and 11.2 assists and 9.1 rebounds as a senior at St. Michaels University High in Victoria, British Columbia.
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