Steve Nash on Don Nelson: "He would push you, but he …

Steve Nash reflects on former coach Don Nelson, who pushed players to be aggressive on the court while also believing in their abilities. Nash, who grew up in an era where point guards were expected to organize and facilitate the team, found Nelson's approach to be a refreshing change. Nelson believed in attacking and shooting the ball as often as needed, regardless of the team's lead or score.

One instance remembered by Nash involved a game against Atlanta, where he was initially passive and scored only five points in the first half. Nelson criticized him for not being aggressive enough and, after a second-half surge, confronted him about his attitude, telling him that if he was a dominant player, he should play like it.

This feedback had a significant impact on Nash, instilling confidence in his abilities and encouraging him to be assertive throughout his career.