For many former NBA players like Steve Nash, the transition to coaching can be difficult. The inability to directly affect the game can often lead to frustration that's usually expressed through vocal and aggressive complaints to the referees.
But for Nash, he has high hopes that he'll be able to control himself.
Speaking with reporters in anticipation of the first preseason game of the Brooklyn Nets, the two-time NBA MVP expanded on what type of coach he expects to be, with a little joke on the side.
“I feel like I am just going to be a meme of Grant Hill for the rest of my life now that I’ve taken this role. I’ve thought about it and I want to say I’ll be under control and be more on the mellow side but that might be pretty presumptuous. I’ve always been a bit fiery and emotional as a player and that kind of competitiveness and passion is really hard to subdue so we’ll see.
Nash added he's aware that he has to draw a fine line between his competitiveness and composure.
“I feel like I’ll be reasonable over there but who knows how I will react well to the moment, be a little bit loud, and have to be able to adapt. Find a nice middle ground where I can be passionate, emotional, and competitive sense but be under control.”
The Nets are expected to be among the top contenders in the upcoming NBA season. Boosted by the return of Kevin Durant, the team has the third-best odds to win the NBA Finals.
Should they in fact deliver on the prediction, it's unlikely that Steve Nash will find too many things to complain about.
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