> At a Glance
> – Steve Nash married Lilla Frederick in September 2016 after meeting in August 2015
> – They share two children: son Luca (born July 2017) and daughter Ruby (born June 2019)
> – Nash has three older kids-twin daughters Bella and Lola and son Matteo-from his previous marriage
> – Why it matters: The two-time NBA MVP has built a blended family life far from the spotlight, with Lilla playing a central role as both mom and stepmom
Steve Nash, the Hall of Fame point guard and two-time NBA MVP, has traded fast breaks for family life with wife Lilla Nash, a former U.S. junior volleyball standout. Together since 2015, they’ve quietly raised five children while moving between coasts for his coaching and advisory roles.
How They Met and Married
The couple’s timeline moved quickly: they met in August 2015, got engaged in March 2016 while vacationing in Mallorca, and wed on September 3, 2016 in Manhattan Beach, California. Steve’s twin daughters from his first marriage served as Lilla’s “mini bridesmaids.”
> Lilla marked their fifth anniversary on Instagram: “5 years married to my best friend, and a lifetime to go. I love you @stevenash.”
Lilla’s Athletic Roots
Born July 3, 1990, in Huntington Beach, California, Lilla grew up in a sports-focused household with four siblings. She starred on the U.S. women’s junior national volleyball team, winning gold at the 2008 NORCECA Continental Championships and competing at the 2009 FIVB World Championships.
- Pepperdine University libero and liberal-arts major
- 2008 NORCECA gold medalist
- Started two matches at the 2009 Worlds in Mexico
Blending a Family of Five
After the wedding, Luca arrived in July 2017 and Ruby in June 2019. Lilla also stepped into the role of stepmom to Steve’s older children, documenting the ups and downs of a busy household.
> Lilla on motherhood: “Watching my child and my stepkids blend as one family-my tribe!”
She’s candid about the chaos: dirty hands, missed naps, and a never-quiet house, pushing back against the pressure to be a “perfect” Southern California mom.
Supporting Steve’s Career Moves
When Steve became head coach of the Brooklyn Nets in 2020, the family relocated to New York. Lilla shared their adjustment: “We moved to Brooklyn a little over 3 months ago and it feels like we are in the place we are supposed to be.”
- Brooklyn stint lasted until November 2022
- Sold their Brooklyn townhouse in 2023
- Steve later took a senior-advisor role with the Phoenix Suns
Key Takeaways
- Steve and Lilla Nash have been married since 2016 and share two young children
- Lilla balances her own athletic pedigree with life as mom to five and stepmom to three
- The family has moved cross-country for Steve’s coaching roles, recently returning to a warmer climate
- Both spouses regularly praise each other publicly, celebrating milestones and birthdays online
From volleyball courts to NBA sidelines, the Nashes have built a full-court family life grounded in support, candor, and a healthy dose of California sunshine.
