BYU guard Jimmer Fredette, in an interview with XTRA Sports 910’s Bickley and MJ, said he’s patterned much of his game after two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash.
“I’ve watched him my entire life and he’s been a big influence in my game, just the way that he can get into the lane and be able to finish at the rim, no matter how he shoots it,” Fredette said. “And just how he can handle the ball and nobody can take it from him. He’s almost daring them to come get it so he can go by them.”
Fredette is confident he can make an impact in the NBA.
“It’s definitely going to be an adjustment, just like from high school to college, college to NBA is an even bigger difference,” Fredette said. “And I realize that, but I’m determined to play well. I’m determined to go out there and make a name for myself. I know I can do it, as long as I go out there and play my game, play well. I just have to earn the respect of my teammates and everybody in the organization and I know if I do that, I’m going to have a successful career.”