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Despite retiring in 2015, basketball legend Steve Nash admits he's still in the ‘infancy' stage of his post-NBA life.
Per Bruce Arthur of The Star, Nash shared that he doesn't know what he really wants to do despite having a full schedule everyday. For the majority of his life, Nash identified himself and was known as a basketball player. However, after hanging up his jersey and sneakers five years ago, he remains in limbo.
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“I get asked to do stuff every day,” Nash said. “But I have to keep my sanity and the sanctity of the family, so I try to say no, but the reality is that even with those parameters and goals, I still end up with a pretty full schedule. So I’m constantly trying to refine it: where am I making an impact, where could I be making a bigger impact? And I’m still kind of in a transition stage, to be fair. It’s been five years since I retired, but I’m still transitioning to … what is it that I really want to do?”
“I do know what I like, but it’s almost like I’m in my infancy now, and figuring out who I am.”
Nash's admission sheds light on the challenges that athletes face after their careers. While some ex-players found careers in broadcasting or a role in NBA teams (like a coach or a player development role), it's hard for everyone to find something they are really passionate about.
The two-time MVP played a total of 18 seasons in the NBA. Steve Nash can be considered lucky in that regard, as some don't even get to play 10 years in the cut-throat industry. But just like he said, athletes should constantly ask themselves on what their passion is and how it can create a positive impact on society.
