STEVE NASH RETURNS TO PHOENIX AS HEAD COACH ON 5-YEAR DEAL
Phoenix, AZ – April 21, 2025 — In a stunning but heartfelt move, the Phoenix Suns have officially named franchise icon Steve Nash as their new head coach, signing the two-time MVP to a five-year deal. The announcement came during a packed press conference at Footprint Center, where Nash was all smiles seated in front of a backdrop adorned with the Suns logo.
“This organization means the world to me,” Nash said. “Phoenix is home, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to lead this team into its next era.”
Nash, 51, returns to the desert after a Hall of Fame playing career and a two-season stint as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. While his coaching tenure in Brooklyn was marked by ups and downs, Suns ownership believes Nash’s leadership, vision, and deep connection to the franchise make him the ideal person to guide a roster led by stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant.
“We’re not just hiring a coach—we’re bringing back a leader who understands what it means to wear the purple and orange,” said Suns owner Mat Ishbia. “Steve has the basketball mind, the emotional intelligence, and the respect of the league to take this team where it needs to go.”
Nash will be tasked with elevating a team that has come close in recent seasons but fallen short in the playoffs. He emphasized his commitment to fostering a strong locker room culture, developing young talent, and building a championship-contending identity.
“I’m not here to relive the past,” Nash said. “I’m here to build something new—together.”
The deal reportedly includes performance-based incentives, signaling the front office’s confidence in Nash’s long-term leadership.
Fans in Phoenix have already begun celebrating the homecoming of one of their most beloved players—this time, on the sideline.
