Growing up outside basketball's mainstream in Vancouver, with English parents, Steve Nash appreciates how people in places like London feel when a big NBA game comes to town. It's not about being a second-class citizen of the sports world; it's about recognizing that they're part of something much bigger than their local community.
When asked if the current European players are different from his generation or just had more opportunities, Nash acknowledges the internet and social media have made the world smaller, allowing for greater accessibility to information. However, this increased exposure doesn't necessarily translate to success in the NBA. The reality is that having great talent is still a key factor.
Nash's thoughts on NBA Europe, which aims to bring teams connected to major football clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, resonate with his experience growing up as a Spurs fan. It would be exciting to have a team based in London, which he calls home, but the crucial aspect is creating a league that can grow from eight to 12 teams, rather than trying to replicate the format of other sports.
Behind the mic, Nash appreciates the desire for broadcasters to be themselves and talk about the game without thinking too technically. With social media taking over our lives, it's only natural that coverage is shifting towards behind-the-scenes stories. Prime, a new broadcaster, has taken this approach by broadcasting three games a week with an emphasis on educating fans who are watching basketball for the first time.
Nash's love story with London dates back to his childhood, and as he talks about his family ties to the city, it's clear that home is where the heart is.
When asked if the current European players are different from his generation or just had more opportunities, Nash acknowledges the internet and social media have made the world smaller, allowing for greater accessibility to information. However, this increased exposure doesn't necessarily translate to success in the NBA. The reality is that having great talent is still a key factor.
Nash's thoughts on NBA Europe, which aims to bring teams connected to major football clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, resonate with his experience growing up as a Spurs fan. It would be exciting to have a team based in London, which he calls home, but the crucial aspect is creating a league that can grow from eight to 12 teams, rather than trying to replicate the format of other sports.
Behind the mic, Nash appreciates the desire for broadcasters to be themselves and talk about the game without thinking too technically. With social media taking over our lives, it's only natural that coverage is shifting towards behind-the-scenes stories. Prime, a new broadcaster, has taken this approach by broadcasting three games a week with an emphasis on educating fans who are watching basketball for the first time.
Nash's love story with London dates back to his childhood, and as he talks about his family ties to the city, it's clear that home is where the heart is.
. Just bring a team to London already! We're not asking for much, just some hoops and a decent broadcast. The new Prime broadcaster is actually pretty cool though 
. I love how they're focusing on behind-the-scenes stories and educating fans who are new to the game. That's what it's all about, right? 
That'd be something!
I mean, I've always loved Steve Nash's perspective on this - how it's not just about being from a specific country but part of something bigger 
and yeah, social media has definitely made the world smaller, but having that talent is still super important 
what I'd love to see is more British players making it big in the NBA, would be amazing to have a London team one day 
I think what Nash is saying about the internet and social media making the world smaller is so true - it's crazy how accessible information is now, but it doesn't guarantee success in the NBA like he said 
. And yeah, having great talent is key! But it would be awesome to see a team that's all about community and growing from 8 teams to 12 
. But at the end of the day, it's still all about having great talent on the court, right? 
), but sometimes I miss when broadcasters were more about sharing their passion for the sport rather than just throwing behind-the-scenes stuff at us 
. And yeah, I love how Prime is doing behind-the-scenes stuff on their broadcasts, its so much more interesting than just rehashing the same plays over and over 
. It's all about creating a league that grows from 8-12 teams, not just copying other sports. And can we talk about how awesome it is to have more behind-the-scenes stories? I'm loving this new broadcaster Prime! 
. we need more stories being told from different cultures & backgrounds in nba coverage 
. We need more teams that are connected to local cities and communities, rather than just trying to replicate what works elsewhere 
But seriously, Steve Nash makes some valid points about how the game has changed with social media and the internet. I mean, it's not just about having great talent anymore, it's also about being part of something bigger than your local community... you feel? 
. We're all connected now, but that doesn't mean success is guaranteed. It takes hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn from others. Nash's experience is like any of our own - we may have opportunities, but it's up to us to seize them.
. It can't just be some one-off event and then disappear. They need to think about how it affects the league as a whole. And its also good that Prime broadcaster is trying something new with their behind-the-scenes approach