Even if there has been better for two months and that the franchise will be able to defend itself during the “play-in”, the Raptors have been skating overall since the start of the season. They never found the right formula and transfer rumors undoubtedly polluted the team for long weeks.
For Nick Nurse, it was a complicated exercise and this fifth season as a coach (after five as an assistant) sounds like the balance sheet. It has also planned to do so at the end of this 2022/23 financial year.
“Once the season is over, I will take stock. I will take a few weeks to see where I am personally,” he announces to ESPN. “I think about that. I’ve been here for ten years, and it’s been quite a good run. We had great seasons during this decade. And ten years is a good time to step back and reflect. »
Would he already have the head to that? ” No. I’m focused on my job.” he assures. “I also want to finish the season as far as possible, why not gain a few more places and play a series of playoffs. This team needs playoff experience. »
Nick Nurse (55) led the Raptors to the NBA title from his first experience as a “head coach” in 2018/19. Inventive coach in defense, he then had a very interesting following season, without Kawhi Leonard, ended in the “bubble” in 2020, with a defeat in Game 7 of the conference semi-final.
The sequel was less glorious, with a failed 2020/21 season, then an upturn last year and a first round of the playoffs. Before this very average season so far.
