Suns legend Steve Nash visits ASU football preaching ‘process over outcome’

TEMPE — Phoenix Suns legend Steve Nash paid a visit to an ASU football meeting on Monday morning as a walking, talking example of success.

Process over outcome 🗣️

Big thanks to @SteveNash for coming out this morning and speaking to our guys! #ForksUp /// #ActivateTheValley pic.twitter.com/w7VEIHpc82

— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) October 14, 2024

Nash offered a message to the Sun Devils (5-1) about the approach to as well as how to handle winning, emphasizing that it’s not about the “winning” aspect at all.

He said players’ focuses should instead be on what they’re doing on a day-to-day basis to maximize each chance.

“Success is boring as (expletive),” Nash told the players. “It’s doing the same things over and over with consistency and intensity. That’s it.”

He said success is measured by happiness and fulfillment, and that striving toward a goal and getting better everyday is what leads to happiness.

While Arizona State has tasted success this season, head coach Kenny Dillingham said what it has achieved doesn’t compare to Nash’s resume as a two-time MVP who played 18 years in the NBA.

“Humble yourself. Let’s get back to work boys,” Dillingham said. “You got a long way to go, because success is relative. And even though you think you’re successful, because you’re not even a pimple compared to what some people’s success is.”

Nash hit a shot on a basket the team keeps in the meeting room on his way out, which was shared on Instagram by tight end and former prep basketball star Chamon Metayer.

Steve Nash shooting hoops for @ASUFootball this morning 😂😂 Still has it! pic.twitter.com/zGTvUv1jLg

— Brady🔱 (@brady_k11) October 14, 2024

“It was perfect. I think it’s perfect timing, I think his message was perfect,” Dillingham said. “That was, I think, really cool for our guys.”

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