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Steven Nash Biography

Steven Nash

Birth Name : Steven John Nash
Nickname : Kid Canadian
weight: 178 lb (81 kg)
Height : 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Spouse : Alejandra Amarilla (11 June 2005 - present) (filed for divorce) 3 children
Trade Mark : Unique hairstyle
Nationality: Canadian, British

Nash was born on February 7, 1974 in Johannesburg, South Africa. His father John was a professional soccer player and Nash's first word was "goal." At a very young age the family moved to Canada- first to Regina, then Vancouver, until they settled in Victoria.

Growing up Nash excelled at all sports including chess in which he won three elementary school chess titles. Nash didn't start playing organized basketball until the eighth grade. In 11th grade he was British Columbia's most valuable high school soccer player, though Nash wanted to focus on basketball with the goal of making the NBA. As a senior he averaged 21.3 points, 9.1 rebounds and 11.2 assists for St. Michaels University High. However, Nash couldn't garner any interest from a major college program. He received rejection responses from schools such as Maryland, Miami, Arizona, Duke, Indiana, Villanova and Pepperdine.

Born in South Africa, but raised in Victoria, British Columbia since he was very young

First Canadian to play in an NBA All-Star Game (2002)

Drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the Draft of '96

Is the starting point guard for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA

Attended Santa Clara University, where roomed with Randy Winn.

Traded by the Phoenix Suns to the Dallas Mavericks for Martin Muursepp, Bubba Wells the draft rights to Pat Garrity and a first round draft choice in 1999 on June 25, 1998.

Purchases a block of tickets every game that are distributed to local charities.

Donated $10,000 to sponsor the renovation of the Oak Cliff Family YMCA basketball courts.

Excelled at lacrosse, soccer and hockey as a child.

His father, John, and his brother, Martin, both played professional soccer in England.

Longtime girlfriend Alejandra Amarilla gives birth to twin girls, Lola and Bella, at a Phoenix, Arizona hospital (14 October 2004)

Wife Alejandra is Paraguayan, and is a personal trainer. The couple met the summer of 2001 in Manhattan.

Fan of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.

First Canadian to win the NBA's MVP award (2004-2005 season).

Named NBA MVP again for the 2005-2006 Season