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Steve Nash Reveals Curry's Dominance Prompted His Retirement

11/8/2025

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Steve Nash revealed on LeBron James' podcast that a 2014 preseason game against Stephen Curry prompted his retirement.
He cited back pain and Curry's Warriors domination as the reason he could no longer compete.
Nash retired in March 2015 and later joined the Golden State Warriors as a consultant.
Curry went on to win his first MVP award that season, mirroring Nash's MVP wins in 2005 and 2006.

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Story summary

Steve Nash revealed on LeBron James' podcast that a 2014 preseason game against Stephen Curry prompted his retirement.
He cited back pain and Curry's Warriors domination as the reason he could no longer compete.
Nash retired in March 2015 and later joined the Golden State Warriors as a consultant.
Curry went on to win his first MVP award that season, mirroring Nash's MVP wins in 2005 and 2006.