CAN - Nash would like to take his act to the movies

MADRID (NBA) - Canadian international Steve Nash is the consummate director on the court, driving the Phoenix Suns high-powered offense to victories in the NBA.

He wouldn't mind being a star on the silver screen as well, in one of Spanish film director Pedro Almodovar's movies.

"I relax by listening to music and watching films," Nash said in an interview with Madrid-based Marca.

"I really like Pedro Almodovar films. I haven't had the opportunity yet to meet him but I would really like to.

"If you see him, let him know that I would like to be an actor in the future and I think I would do a really good job at being in one of his films."

Nash, the winner of the last two NBA MVP awards, has a variety of interests away from the game.

He has a deep passion for another round-ball game.

"I am a fanatical football fan," he said.

"Had I not been a basketball player, I would have without a doubt been a soccer player. My father and my brother are.

"I really like European football and I follow the Primera Liga and Real Madrid.

"I think Beckham's move to Los Angeles Galaxy is going to be great and a really important push for soccer in the United States.

"I am really a decent soccer player."

Nash, who says he is good friends with former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Steve McManaman, has expressed an interest in joining any future takeover bid for Premiership club Tottenham Hotspur.

The Canadian-born Phoenix Suns guard is the son of British parents and has supported Spurs since childhood.

The 33-year-old All-Star has reportedly earned more than $100 million in basic wages alone during the course of his career, and is keen to join any consortium looking at Spurs in the near future.

"If someone were to come in to buy Spurs, I would like to be involved," he said in England's Daily Star newspaper.

"I suppose you would be talking about a consortium type of situation.

"As a fan, it appears to me that Spurs are quite profitable and Premiership teams are obviously becoming a popular investment for businessmen all over the world."

Several Premiership clubs are now in the hands of overseas owners, with Aston Villa and Liverpool the latest to join the list after being taken over by American investors.

If Nash were to become and owner or part-owner of Spurs, he would join a list of other high-profile former sportsmen to go into ownership.

NBA legend Michael Jordan is now a part-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, while NHL great Mario Lemieux owns the Pittsburgh Penguins.

On Tuesday, Nash returned to the court for Phoenix, having missed several games in the lead-up to the All-Star break with a shoulder injury.

He scored 13 points and dished out 12 assists as the Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-90.

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