Steve Nash isn’t beholden to any set schedule as a player-development consultant. Eighteen months after retiring from the NBA, the father of three divides his time among the Warriors, his work as a movie producer and being the general manager of the Canadian national team.

Nash has been around Golden State enough recently to wonder how long it would take the most heralded group of players in NBA history to coalesce. So on Tuesday night at Oracle Arena, when the Warriors steamrolled the Clippers in their second preseason game, he was surprised.

“Practice has been pretty sloppy, so last night was something I don’t know if coaches could’ve predicted before the game,” Nash said after practice Wednesday. “We’re thinking, ‘Man, this is going to take a while. We may get punched in the face a few times here.’”

Golden State’s 120-75 blitzing of Los Angeles underscored the team’s potential. When spreading the floor and performing at top efficiency, the Warriors are unmatched. Nash, a future Hall of Famer, conceded that they “potentially could be better than any team in NBA history.”

He should know. In a 19-year career with the Suns, Mavericks and Lakers, Nash was an eight-time All-Star, three-time All-NBA first team selection and two-time MVP. He is third on the NBA’s all-time assist leaderboard behind John Stockton and Jason Kidd.

In each of the nine seasons between 2001-02 and 2009-10, Nash was the catalyst behind the team that led the league in offensive efficiency. The 112.7 points per 100 possessions his 2009-10 Suns averaged were more than any team scored in 30 years until Golden State averaged 115.2 per 100 possessions last season.

“If they keep sacrificing themselves every few possessions, or every possession, it’ll be beautiful music,” Nash said of the Warriors. “If they can get through that process of change and find that cohesion, they’ll have no ceiling.”

Last fall, Golden State hired Nash for a part-time job with few requirements. It is a chance for him to lend his expertise to a new generation of NBA players without sacrificing his other interests.

Nash flies from his Los Angeles home to Oakland for a few days most months. His conversations with close friend Kevin Durant reportedly were a big factor in the Warriors signing the former Oklahoma City forward.

Toward the end of the Warriors’ past three practices, Nash was seen working with Durant. It is a relationship that could be vital in a season that hinges on how well Durant will mesh with his new teammates.

“It’s a team obviously with an embarrassment of riches,” Nash said. “At the same time, it’s a work in progress.”

Blue Angels visit: The Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, stopped by practice Wednesday. They’re in the Bay Area for Fleet Week.

“We had them here last year when they came in for the air show,” head coach Steve Kerr said. “Last year, they had a presentation and talked about what they did. This year was much more informal. They just came, watched practice and hung out a little bit.”

Connor Letourneau is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer.