Commenting on Nash losing out to former teammate Dirk Nowitzki for the 2007 NBA MVP, Boston Celtics centre and Hall of Famer Russell stated: "I think, on the world stage, he's one of our great athletes in all sports...
Mengomentari kekalahan Nash dari rekan Dirk Nowitzki pada MVP NBA 2007, center dan Hall of Famer Boston Celtics Russell menyatakan: "Aku berpikir, dalam pentas dunia, ia adalah salah satu atlit terbaik kita dalam olahraga apapun...