Steve Nash hilariously credits Steph Curry for pushing him into retirement after 2014 preseason game

Steve Nash Credits Steph Curry for Prompting His Retirement

On the latest episode of the "Mind the Game" podcast, Steve Nash shared a memorable story with LeBron James and guest Steph Curry about the moment he realized his NBA career was over—and Curry was partly responsible.

The 2014-15 Preseason Game

The turning point came during the 2014-15 preseason when Nash and the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Golden State Warriors in Ontario, California. The Warriors exploded out of the gate, scoring 39 points in the first quarter and eventually winning 116–75.

“I’m guarding Steph. They put up like 50 in the first quarter—maybe it was 45, but it felt like a 50-piece. I couldn’t have stopped him if I was 100 percent,” Nash recalled.

Realization and Retirement

A few days after the game, Nash reflected on his physical limits and joked with Curry,

“Man, literally like three more, four more days of thinking on it, I was like… yeah. I think it’s time. You put me out!”

In July 2014, Nash had already announced the upcoming season would be his last. However, he only managed to play three preseason games before his back injury worsened. On October 23, 2014, just days before the regular season opener, he was ruled out for the season and never played another NBA game.

Summary

Steve Nash humorously credits Steph Curry’s dominating preseason performance as a key factor in pushing him to retire, acknowledging his physical limitations and respect for Curry’s skill.

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