STEVE NASH
BROOKLYN NETS HEAD COACH
Steve Nash is the Head Coach of the Brooklyn Nets. On September 3, 2020, Nash became the 23rd Head Coach in Nets history.
In the 2020-2021 NBA Season, Coach Nash led the Brooklyn Nets to the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference, finishing with a 48-24 regular season record and a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. Prior to the Nets, Coach Nash worked as a player development consultant for the Golden State Warriors (2015-2020). He helped the Warriors advance to four NBA Finals appearances, winning two NBA Championships (2017 & 2018).
Steve Nash was born on February 7, 1974, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was raised in Victoria, British Columbia, where he attended Saint Michaels High School. Nash went on to Santa Clara University, where he played four years and was eventually drafted by the Phoenix Suns with the 15th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. He played 18 seasons in the NBA (Suns, Mavericks, & Lakers), and was a 2x MVP, 8x All-Star, and 5x league assist leader. In September of 2018, Nash was inducted (player) into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach has two siblings (Martin & Joann) and has five children (Lola, Bella, Matteo, Luca, & Ruby). Nash is the founder of the Steve Nash Foundation, which is dedicated to assisting underserved children in their health, personal development, education, and enjoyment of life.