Nash also has three kids from his previous marriage to Alejandra Amarilla.
Highlights
- Nash has been involved in a child support dispute with his ex-wife, Alejandra Amarilla, with whom he has three children.
- He is currently married to Lilla Frederick, a former volleyball player, and they have two children together.
- The mixed-Nash family is a picture-perfect portrait of the American Dream and often share moments from their familial life on social media.
Steve Nash, the Canadian professional basketball coach and former player, is considered one of the greatest point guards in NBA history.
He played 18 seasons in the NBA, primarily with the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks.
Nash, a two-time NBA MVP, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.
Real ones remember that Steve Nash was LIKE THAT 😮💨
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After retiring as a player in 2015, he transitioned into coaching and most recently served as the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.
Recently, the Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS) and RCD Mallorca (La Liga) part-owner has been embroiled in a child support dispute with his ex-wife, Alejandra Amarilla, with whom he has three children— twin daughters Lola and Bella, born in 2004, and a son named Matteo, born in 2010.
As the case unfolds, the renewed spotlight on Steve Nash has renewed interest in his personal life, which he shares with his second and current wife, Lilla Frederick, and their two children, Luca Sun and Ruby Jean.
Steve Nash And Lila Frederick Married In 2016 And Have Two Kids Together
Steve Nash and Lilla Frederick started appearing together publicly in 2015, five years after separating from his first wife.
While it is not known how the pair first met, they were engaged in March 2016 when Nash proposed during a trip to Spain.
Lilla announced their engagement on Instagram, which she captioned,
Today walking through the beautiful fornalutx Mallorca, Steve proposed. We’re engaged!!!
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Steve also posted the engagement announcement, writing, “She said yes!”
The couple married in September of the same year.
Lilla announced her first pregnancy in January 2017, captioning the announcement post,
The Nash family is very excited for 2017, because we are having a baby boy! Happy New Year!!! 🎈👶🏼
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After 9 months of documenting her pregnancy journey on Instagram, she gave birth to Luca Sun Nash on July 19, 2017.
In a post welcoming Luca into the world, Lilla wrote,
Welcome to the world Luca Sun Nash. 8 pounds of perfect. So proud to be your mommy!
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She announced her second pregnancy in December 2018.
In the Christmas-themed announcement post featuring the whole family, which also included Lola, Bella, and Matteo, Lilla wrote,
We are happy to announce we have a baby girl joining us in July! We will now have our starting 5 🙂 #teamnash
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She gave birth to Ruby Jean Nash on June 27, 2019.
In her welcome post, Lilla wrote,
Our sweet Ruby Jean Nash was born today at 12:47pm. 7 pounds 10oz. We are so in love with you!
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The mixed-Nash family is a picture-perfect portrait of the American Dream. The family of seven is often a highlight of Steve and Lilla’s social media.
Lilla Is A Former Volleyball Player
Lilla Frederick was born in Orange County, California, on July 3, 1990. She grew up in Huntington Beach, California, with four siblings.
Lilla attended Cornelia Connelly High School and later went to Pepperdine University, where she played volleyball.
She was part of the US Junior National Team that won a gold medal at the 2008 NORCECA Women’s Junior Continental Championship.
Steve Nash Is A Philanthropist
In a 2023 interview with GQ, Steve Nash talked about his post-NBA life and how he is “more than happy” just being a dad.
Steve and Matteo launched their clothing line, “Little Legends,” in partnership with the brand “Legends,” in which Nash is a co-investor, along with other NBA figures like Matt Barnes, Larry Nance Jr., and Baker Mayfield.
Nash is also deeply involved in philanthropy, having founded the Steve Nash Foundation, which is dedicated to assisting underserved children in their health, personal development, education, and enjoyment in life.
The foundation operates both in the United States and Canada, focusing on increasing access to critical resources for children in underserved communities.
Additional Information
- Steve Nash is a huge soccer fan who aspires to become a professional soccer player before focusing on basketball.
- In 2007, Steve Nash was appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honors, for his basketball contributions and philanthropic efforts.
- Throughout his career, Nash dealt with a condition called spondylolisthesis, which caused chronic back pain. To manage this, he often lay on the floor instead of sitting on the bench during games to keep his muscles from stiffening.
