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Steve Nash Says Preseason Duel With Stephen Curry Sealed His Retirement Decision

Nash told Mind The Game that guarding Curry with a bad back convinced him his body would not rebound.

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Oct 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) on the court during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Overview

  • On the podcast with LeBron James, Nash recalled a preseason game in Ontario, California where Golden State exploded for roughly 45–50 first‑quarter points as he tried to defend Curry.
  • He said his back hadn’t recovered, Steve Kerr put him in repeated actions, and within days he decided to retire, calling then‑Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak.
  • Curry added that Nash later visited a Warriors practice, where he was teaching pick‑and‑roll concepts to the team.
  • Nash framed Curry’s relentless off‑ball movement and pace as overwhelming even if he had been fully healthy.
  • The two‑time MVP’s reflection comes alongside reminders of his 18‑year career with over 17,000 points and 10,000 assists, followed by advisory work with the Warriors and a turn to Amazon Prime’s NBA coverage.