{"id":42448,"date":"2015-03-21T20:40:35","date_gmt":"2015-03-21T18:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hoops.co.il\/?p=42448"},"modified":"2015-03-21T21:18:15","modified_gmt":"2015-03-21T19:18:15","slug":"%d7%97%d7%93%d7%a9%d7%95%d7%aa-%d7%98%d7%95%d7%91%d7%95%d7%aa-%d7%9c%d7%9c%d7%99%d7%99%d7%a7%d7%a8%d7%a1-%d7%a1%d7%98%d7%99%d7%91-%d7%a0%d7%90%d7%a9-%d7%94%d7%95%d7%93%d7%99%d7%a2-%d7%a2%d7%9c-%d7%a4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoops.co.il\/?p=42448","title":{"rendered":"\u05d7\u05d3\u05e9\u05d5\u05ea \u05d8\u05d5\u05d1\u05d5\u05ea \u05dc\u05dc\u05d9\u05d9\u05e7\u05e8\u05e1: \u05e1\u05d8\u05d9\u05d1 \u05e0\u05d0\u05e9 \u05d4\u05d5\u05d3\u05d9\u05e2 \u05e2\u05dc \u05e4\u05e8\u05d9\u05e9\u05d4 \/ \u05de\u05e0\u05d7\u05dd \u05dc\u05e1"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>\u00a0\u05e1\u05d8\u05d9\u05d1 \u05e0\u05d0\u05e9 \u05d4\u05d5\u05d3\u05d9\u05e2 \u05e2\u05dc \u05e4\u05e8\u05d9\u05e9\u05d4<\/h2>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn-jpg.si.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/si_gallery_slide\/public\/images\/1997-Steve-Nash-Canada-Yudi-Abreu-Cuba.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"316\" height=\"387\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Updated: March 21, 2015, 2:35 PM ET<br \/>\nBy Baxter Holmes | ESPNLosAngeles.com<br \/>\n541COMMENTS13EMAILPRINT<br \/>\nAfter a 19-year NBA career in which he twice won MVP honors, tallied the third-most assists in league history and assured his place in the Hall of Fame as one of the greatest point guards ever to play the game, Steve Nash formally announced he is walking away from the game Saturday in a letter published on The Player's Tribune website.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;The greatest gift has been to be completely immersed in my passion and striving for something I loved so much &#8211; visualizing a ladder, climbing up to my heroes,&quot; Nash wrote. &quot;The obsession became my best friend. I talked to her, cherished her, fought with her and got knocked on my ass by her.<\/p>\n<p>And that is what I'm most thankful for in my career. In my entire life, in some ways. Obviously, I value my kids and my family more than the game, but in some ways having this friend &#8212; this ever-present pursuit &#8212; has made me who I am, taught me and tested me, and given me a mission that feels irreplaceable. I am so thankful. I've learned so many invaluable lessons about myself and about life. And of course I still have so much to learn. Another incredible gift.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*********************\\<\/p>\n<p>\u05e1\u05d8\u05d9\u05d1 \u05db\u05d5\u05ea\u05d1 \u05e2\u05dc \u05e4\u05e8\u05d9\u05e9\u05ea\u05d5<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"panel-wrap\" class=\"scotchified\">\n<div class=\"scotch-panel-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"scotch-panel-canvas\">\n<div id=\"background\">\n<div id=\"page\" class=\"hfeed site\">\n<div id=\"content\" class=\"site-content\">\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n<article id=\"post-8631\" class=\"post-8631 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-for-the-record tpt_type-article-simple tpt_sport-basketball\">\n<header class=\"entry-header hero\">\n<div id=\"img-8664-fullbleed-612\" class=\"css-cover\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"table\">\n<div class=\"table-cell\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Life After Basketball<\/h1>\n<div class=\"entry-meta byline\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2015-03-21T18:18:22+00:00\">Mar 21 2015<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-credits-wrap light\">\n<div class=\"photo-credits-wrap-inner\">\n<div class=\"photo-credits byline\">Photographs By Jed Jacobsohn\/The Players' Tribune<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"entry-preview-content\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"credits credits--printed\">\n<div class=\"author-credit\">\n<div class=\"byline dark\">Steve Nash<\/div>\n<div class=\"byline dark\">Senior Producer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>I\u2019m retiring.<\/p>\n<p>I heard someone once say there comes a day when they tell us all that we can\u2019t play anymore. We\u2019re not good enough. Surplus to requirements. Too slow, maybe. When you\u2019re a teenager with outsized dreams and a growing obsession, and someone tells you this ain\u2019t gonna last forever, it\u2019s scary. I never forgot it.<\/p>\n<p>So what did I do? Stayed obsessed. Set goals. Worked. Dreamed. Schemed. Pushed myself beyond what was normal or expected. I looked at my hero, Isiah Thomas, and thought to myself, \u201cOK, I\u2019m nowhere near the player he is but if I get better every day for 5 or 10 years, why can\u2019t I be as good as him?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8632\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theplayerstribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/233257-e1426870864253.jpg\" alt=\"Maryland v Santa Clara\" width=\"447\" height=\"282\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The greatest gift has been to be completely immersed in my passion and striving for something I loved so much \u2014 visualizing a ladder, climbing up to my heroes. The obsession became my best friend. I talked to her, cherished her, fought with her and got knocked on my ass by her.<\/p>\n<p>And that is what I\u2019m most thankful for in my career. In my entire life, in some ways. Obviously, I value my kids and my family more than the game, but in some ways having this friend \u2014 this ever-present pursuit \u2014 has made me who I am, taught me and tested me, and given me a mission that feels irreplaceable. I am so thankful. I\u2019ve learned so many invaluable lessons about myself and about life. And of course I still have so much to learn. Another incredible gift.<\/p>\n<p>There are so many people who had a profound impact on me and who share in my successes. I can\u2019t name them all, but I\u2019d like recognize some.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8742\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theplayerstribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Steve_Nash779-copybw1.jpg\" alt=\"Steve Nash\" width=\"641\" height=\"521\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Don Nelson insisted that I score. I always wanted to pass but he said, \u201cIt\u2019s goddamn selfish when you don\u2019t shoot.\u201d Or, \u201cIf you\u2019re a dominant fucking player \u2014 dominate!\u201d He insisted that I be aggressive. That growth was a turning point in my career.<\/p>\n<p>Mike D\u2019Antoni changed the game of basketball. There\u2019s not many people you can say that about. No wonder I had my best years playing for him. His intelligence guided him to never over-coach, complicate or hide behind the game\u2019s traditions. He deserves a championship.<\/p>\n<p>When I dribbled by our bench as a rookie on the Suns, Danny Ainge would say, \u201cTake him!\u201d with intensity and contempt in his voice. That was a huge vote of confidence for a rookie.<\/p>\n<p>I remember when Dirk and I were nobodies. He used to say over dinner sometimes, \u201cHow are us two stiffs gonna make it in this league?\u201d Somehow we made something of ourselves. After all the wins and all the great times we\u2019ve had around the world together, what really means the most to me are the late nights early in our careers when we\u2019d go back to the Landry Center in Dallas, to play a few more games of HORSE and one-on-one. Dirk and the great city of Dallas got their championship, and I couldn\u2019t be happier for them.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Finley was twice an All-Star in his prime, when Dirk and I were young guys on the Mavs. Michael never played in another All-Star Game, but our team went from last place to the Conference Finals under his watch. Do you know how rare that unselfishness is in our game? A true friend and teammate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8660\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theplayerstribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1986935.jpg\" alt=\"Finley, Nash and Nowitzki react to a call\" width=\"634\" height=\"424\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I looked up to Jay Triano, a star guard on the Canadian national team, as a kid. He recruited me in high school and coached me in the Sydney Olympics. His love for the game and competitive nature was always infectious. I never had more fun playing for anyone. Representing Canada in the Olympics was the best experience of my career, and he got us there.<\/p>\n<p>Rick Celebrini had as big an impact on my career as anyone. Physiotherapist, sounding board, accomplice, coach, big brother. World class.<\/p>\n<p>Alvin Gentry coached the heck out of our teams. Underrated and sharp, he found the elusive line between coach, friend and disciplinarian. It was a pleasure to play for him.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8743\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theplayerstribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Steve_Nash1160-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Steve Nash\" width=\"443\" height=\"295\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My sister is amazing. She has all the class and humanity you could ever dream for in a sibling. Her support is endless.<\/p>\n<p>My brother and I battled it out in every sport, in any space, at any time. We had amazing memories growing up and emulating our heroes in every sport, while we tried to one-up each other in every game possible. You\u2019ll never be as good an athlete as me \u2014 but you were so close, bud.<\/p>\n<p>My mom supported me endlessly. She encouraged me and I could do no wrong when it came to sports. She is tough as nails and I think she rubbed off on me a lot. Not everyone has a mom like mine and I hope she never feels like I\u2019ve taken her for granted.<\/p>\n<p>My dad was an athlete who played semi-pro soccer. In the backyard or after games as a kid, he always applauded creative play. He always appreciated the unselfish. He never said, \u201cWow, three goals!\u201d Instead he said, \u201cBrilliant vision to see your teammate coming in behind the play,\u201d or, \u201cSo unselfish to pass when you could\u2019ve shot. That makes me proud.\u201d I know that\u2019s not normal and I\u2019m grateful.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8792\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theplayerstribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Steve_Nash244-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Steve Nash\" width=\"514\" height=\"362\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jenny Miller has run my foundation for over 10 years, and she has never once left me or our mission exposed along the way. We\u2019re childhood friends and her immense talent matches the trust I have in her.<\/p>\n<p>My junior high coaches, Lanny and Sheff, saw this ball of energy and passion for the game in me, and went way out of their way to foster that passion while reigning me in a little. They started something.<\/p>\n<p>Ian Hyde-Lay, my high school coach, is as good a coach as I\u2019ve ever played for. He taught me discipline, attention to detail and preparation. It still amazes me when he sends me an email about a game 20 years after high school saying I missed a box out with 8 min left in the 4th against Memphis. When I would re-watch the 4th quarter later, he was right. Details.<\/p>\n<p>Ken Shields gave me a chance to practice with the Canadian national team when I was 16 years old because he saw something in me. Four years later, I was his starting point guard in the World Championships. I owe him.<\/p>\n<p>I didn\u2019t know at first, but my Santa Clara coach, Dick Davey, pushed me so hard only because he thought I had it in me. He made me mentally strong. That toughness allowed me to keep overcoming and taught me to never give in.<\/p>\n<p>Bill Duffy has been my agent the entire way. My big brother. He always had my back.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8636\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theplayerstribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Steve_Nash627-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Steve Nash\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What do they say about men with big hands? They have quick feet? A\u2019mare Stoudemire had both \u2014 and he made me look like an artist at times. Thanks, big man.<\/p>\n<p>It will always hurt that Phoenix Suns fans didn\u2019t get the championship they deserved during our run. Yes, we had some bad luck but I always look back at it and think, I could\u2019ve made one more shot, or not forced a turnover, or made a better pass. But I don\u2019t regret anything. The arena was always sold out and rocking. It was the time of my life. Thanks, Phoenix.<\/p>\n<p>When people ask me if I have a favorite game or play or moment on the court that stands out the most, I can\u2019t answer them. It all blends into one. What comes to mind are all the great teammates I\u2019ve played with and the friends I\u2019ve made through the years. Guys like Al Whitley, Chris Isherwood, Jason Sedlock, Drew Zurek, Rowan Barrett, Andrew Mavis, Rex Chapman, Leandro Barbosa, Raja Bell, Grant Hill and Rob Sacre. Nothing beats the times we\u2019ve had through the years and that\u2019s what I\u2019ll remember most.<\/p>\n<p>The Phoenix Suns training staff (or Training Room Mafia) always called us on our BS. They kept me on the court and kept me sane. Man, we had some damn good times.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8633\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theplayerstribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Steve_Nash1521-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Steve_Nash1521 copy\" width=\"631\" height=\"459\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When I signed with the Lakers, I had big dreams of lifting the fans up and lighting this city on fire. I turned down more lucrative offers to come to L.A. because I wanted to be in the \u201cfire,\u201d and play for high risk and high reward in my last NBA chapter. In my second game here, I broke my leg and nothing was the same.<\/p>\n<p>Last spring, when I returned to the court, I was given a standing ovation at Staples Center. It was a dark time in my career and that gesture will be one of my best memories. There\u2019s been a lot of negativity online, but in my nearly three years in L.A., I\u2019ve never met anyone who didn\u2019t show me anything but love and support for my efforts. There\u2019s a lot of class in Lakerland, and the organization and staff have given me unwavering support.<\/p>\n<p>Fans around the world have shown me so much appreciation throughout the years, it\u2019s unbelievable. Going out to shoot hour after hour, day after day as a kid, I never sought or dreamed of the amount of support and love people have shown. It\u2019s been a huge source of motivation and inspiration. Thank you eternally.<\/p>\n<p>My girlfriend, Brittany, has stuck by me tirelessly through the hardest times in my life. I know I drove her crazy internalizing everything as she lost me to my battles. Without her love things would still be pretty dark.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8634\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theplayerstribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Steve_Nash1430-copybw.jpg\" alt=\"Steve Nash\" width=\"557\" height=\"367\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I will likely never play basketball again. It\u2019s bittersweet. I already miss the game deeply, but I\u2019m also really excited to learn to do something else. This letter is for anyone who\u2019s taken note of my career. At the heart of this letter, I\u2019m speaking to kids everywhere who have no idea what the future holds or how to take charge of their place in it. When I think of my career, I can\u2019t help but think of the kid with his ball, falling in love. That\u2019s still what I identify with and did so throughout my entire story.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, Lola, Bella and Matteo, you\u2019re the center of my universe. All my focus and energy is here for you guys and moving forward, I couldn\u2019t think of anything more exciting or rewarding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"signoff\">\n<div class=\"byline dark\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theplayerstribune.com\/author\/snash\/\">Steve Nash<\/a> \/ Senior Producer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>***********************<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn-jpg.si.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/si_gallery_slide\/public\/images\/1996-Steve-Nash-David-Stern-NBA-Draft.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"467\" height=\"650\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn-jpg.si.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/si_gallery_slide\/public\/images\/1995-Steve-Nash-Santa-Clara-017061110.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"539\" height=\"538\" 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