Nick Nurse appreciation thread!

hype_2004 · Post #21 » by **hype_2004** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:42 am

I'm calling it right now, he's going to the Lakers after they get bounced in the first round!

LoveMyRaps · Post #22 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:45 am

Love this man and will sincerely miss him.
One of the best coaches in the league that was done dirty but a franchise.
Had an admirable character and proved that he can win a title with the right group of players.

Thank you for the memories Nick. All the best! Go win another one!

Indeed · Post #23 » by **Indeed** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 10:47 am

Best coach!

will · Post #24 » by **will** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:02 am

Love you Nicholas!

BlackThought · Post #25 » by **BlackThought** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:22 am

vulture wrote:Think about all the innovations he’s added to the game:
Box and one
Triangle and 2
Shorting the pick and roll if you have a bunch of non shooters
Winning the possession battle
Making offensive rebounds more prominent in the game
Peel switching

All of that in 5 years while the organization is bleeding talent ever year with very little in return.

you forgot the forging of the Giannis wall

Post #26 » by **Duffman100** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:39 am

Best coach we've had by far. Appreciate him.

I have a feeling he'll be that type of coach that continues to have short, high levels of success with teams, wears out his welcome, rinse and repeat.

Post #27 » by **The Duke** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:47 am

Thanks for the help with the championship bro.
I think he can win more if he goes to teams with legit chances to contend

T-d0t · Post #28 » by **T-d0t** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:50 am

After this season, it had to be done but still the best coach in franchise history.

OAKLEY_2 · Post #29 » by **OAKLEY_2** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:58 am

ItsDanger wrote:More suited to a veteran lineup. Other teams with that rotation will definitely consider him. Front office failed him.

Our front office brought us the championship too. People forget we had to endure the shyte arse bubble and Tampa. The bright spot was returning fans to home base. Let's never forget the last three years. Completely horrific period for so many things including, but not exclusive to, team sports. Raptos paid a huge development price with closed borders etc. I'm not blaming our front office for nothing. If fans online can do a better job apply to be a Raptor intern. Maybe they take some pointers.

C Court · Post #30 » by **C Court** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:20 pm

#1 coach in Raptors history.

Thanks Nick!

Brinbe · Post #31 » by **Brinbe** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:39 pm

Fantastic coach. Wish him all the best in Houston.

TorontoBarneys · Post #32 » by **TorontoBarneys** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:42 pm

Thanks for the chip.

refshateRaps · Post #33 » by **refshateRaps** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 1:26 pm

Great coach, poorly constructed roster. Stayed on the refs at all times

Bets of luck!

djsunyc · Post #34 » by **djsunyc** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 2:15 pm

Watch on YouTube

kieferli · Post #35 » by **kieferli** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 2:27 pm

Thank you Nick and hope you still coaching our Canada team

Los_29 · Post #36 » by **Los_29** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:15 pm

vulture wrote:Think about all the innovations he’s added to the game:
Box and one
Triangle and 2
Shorting the pick and roll if you have a bunch of non shooters
Winning the possession battle
Making offensive rebounds more prominent in the game
Peel switching

All of that in 5 years while the organization is bleeding talent ever year with very little in return.

It's actually pretty incredible what he's added to the game in just a 5 year span. Teams are utilizing a lot of these same strategies in the playoffs now whereas before 2019, most, if not all of these were not being used.

Jeremy Lin 7 · Post #37 » by **Jeremy Lin 7** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:25 pm

Thank you Nurse. Still a top-tier coach in the league. Just not suited for a rebuilding roster.

I'm sure he'll be coaching a contender soon

dTox · Post #38 » by **dTox** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:59 pm

Best coach we've ever had, so long Nick, all the best

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will · Post #39 » by **will** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 4:03 pm

Brinbe wrote:Fantastic coach. Wish him all the best in Houston.

Can't wait to see Alperen Shengoon and Jabari Smith Jr. unleashed fully.

vulture · Post #40 » by **vulture** » Sun Apr 23, 2023 4:20 pm

BlackThought wrote:
vulture wrote:Think about all the innovations he’s added to the game:
Box and one
Triangle and 2
Shorting the pick and roll if you have a bunch of non shooters
Winning the possession battle
Making offensive rebounds more prominent in the game
Peel switching

All of that in 5 years while the organization is bleeding talent ever year with very little in return.

you forgot the forging of the Giannis wall

That was created years prior but he turned it to a 2-3 zone in the playoffs.