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Steve Nash on Soccer, Filmmaking, SunsNash mixes his passions in an EA Sports promotion.
by Kyle Stack / @KyleStack
Steve Nash wears a lot of hats. Filmmaker. Actor. NBA superstar. The one thing he isn’t is a soccer star,although the Phoenix Suns All-Star point guard and soccer enthusiast doesn’t appear to know that in a set ofnew viral videos.
In conjunction with its launch of FIFA ‘11, EA Sports has started a Pro Player Challenge to identify the bestFIFA ‘11 player among professional soccer players. With his love for soccer and filmmaking, Nash became anatural fit to direct and act in several videos with top soccer players. In the videos, Nash has himselfconvinced he’s a soccer stud. I spoke with Nash via phone yesterday morning to find out whether he thinks hecould’ve been a real-life soccer stud had he chosen that route.
SLAM: What was that like working with Landon? Didyou know him?Steve Nash: I’d never met him before, so it was awhole new thing. It was a pleasure to meet him as afan. He was great to work with. He had a really greatsense of humor, and he’s a fun guy to be around.He’s a pleasure.
SLAM: How long did it take to make that first video?SN: The first one didn’t take too long. It too a halfhour with me and a half hour with him. But the otherones took us a whole day. We made three videos. Itwas fun, and it feels great to work with Landon. Ithink people will enjoy it.
SLAM: Could you play professional soccer?SN: It’s a very difficult question for me to answerbecause the conceited athlete in me thinks I can doanything. And the other part of me thinks, Don’t bestupid and say something like you could’ve played atany level. I don’t know. I wanted to play as a kid andmaybe I had a chance to play at a levelprofessionally. Who knows? It would be kind ofspeculative for me to announce anything further.[Laughs]
SLAM: Well, Ron Artest said he wants to play in theNFL after he retires from the NBA. Any chance you might try professional soccer after the NBA?SN: You know, I think the only one I would have a chance at is soccer. But I just think by the time I finishplaying in the NBA I’d probably be 40, close to or past 40. So to try to pick up another sport at that age may beovershooting the mark.
SLAM: How often do you play video games?
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11 Responses to “Steve Nash on Soccer, Filmmaking,Suns”Allenp Posted: Oct.5 at 1:06 pm
that dude’s jersey said “Herbalife” and the Adidas sign looked a lot like aweed leaf…Was I the only one who noticed that?
Ronald Posted: Oct.5 at 1:24 pm
Is it me or is Nash always a good interviewee?
Jukai Posted: Oct.5 at 1:44 pm
Did you really ask Nash if he wanted to be the goaltender? Have youwatched Nash play?
Kyle Stack Posted: Oct.5 at 1:57 pm
@ Jukai I asked him because controlling a goaltender is a new feature inFIFA ‘11. Consider it an under-handed attempt at plugging one of the game’sfeatures.
Ronald Posted: Oct.5 at 2:16 pm
Goaltender? You guys means goalkeeper? I’m not sure I’ve ever heardanyone use the term “goaltender”.
Jukai Posted: Oct.5 at 2:27 pm
Kyle: I know, I’m just playfully taking jabs at Nash’s defense.
Tzvi Twersky Posted: Oct.5 at 2:37 pm
Nash never disappoints.
Kyle Stack Posted: Oct.5 at 2:45 pm
@ Jukai Ahh, didn’t think of that. He is a good “help” defender. Not sure whatthat means in soccer.
SN: Not a lot. But the technology is unbelievable. The graphics are crazy. It’s so virtual, so it’s prettyphenomenal and spectacular. It’s got me more interested. You feel in control. This reality is just phenomenal.
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max Posted: Oct.5 at 3:37 pm
very nice Interview, it always seems to be fun when Nash is involved.btw, you can already control your goalie in FIFA10, just thought I’d point thatout;)
Tarzan Cooper Posted: Oct.5 at 5:07 pm
Yea nash is good at yelling for help when ‘defending’.
Tarzan Cooper Posted: Oct.5 at 5:16 pm
Allen, dont forget the canadian flag
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