Steve Nash not looking to ‘get credit for anything,’ focused on lifting his players

Steve Nash is focused on delivering Brooklyn a championship. In order to do that, he knows he must get the most out of the Nets’ players.

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Steve Nash knows the expectations that come with coaching the Brooklyn Nets now that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are both healthy. He said as much during the Nets’ town hall on Tuesday.

He’s also made it clear the expectations don’t phase him.

Nash expressed his general approach to both Brooklyn’s defense and offense to back up his point on Tuesday. But he delivered a more important message along the way that’s a greater indicator of why he will find success as the Nets’ head coach.

“I’m here to help this group fulfill its potential,” Nash said. “That’s really my biggest goal by a longshot. I definitely not here to raise my profile. I’m not here to get credit for anything. I really want to work with these guys and put them in a position to be their best, individually and collectively. Getting in front of them and developing those relationships is a challenge just given we’re all over the place right now. But I’ve done as much as I can, while also connecting with our departments and staff in the same manner while building and planning for the season.

“It’s been a challenge, but it’s been the highest priority, to connect and be and contact with our guys and start to develop that relationship, that understanding and that trust which is, at the end of the day is an unmovable mission in this world of professional sports. In this generation, to connect with your players is pivotal, so that’s been a priority for me.”