Overview
Foreword by Phil Jackson Nick Nurse distills the wisdom, insight, and experiences that helped him lead the Toronto Raptors to the NBA championship in his first year as head coach. NBA fans had low expectations for rookie coach Nick Nurse and his Toronto Raptors. But what those naysayers didn't realize was that Nurse had spent the past thirty years proving himself at every level of the game, from youth programs and college ball, to the NBA D League and Britain's struggling pro circuit. While few coaches have taken such a circuitous path to pro basketball's promised land, the journey-which began at Kuemper Catholic high school in Carroll, Iowa-forged a coach who proved to be as unshakable as he is personable. On the road, he is known to bring his guitar and keyboard for late-night jazz and blues sessions. In the locker room, he's steadfast and even-keeled regardless of the score. On the court, he pulls out old school tactics with astounding success. A rookie in name but a veteran in attitude, Nurse is seemingly above the chaos of the game and, with only two seasons on his resume, has already established himself as one of the NBA's most admired head coaches. Now, in this revealing new book - equal parts personal memoir, leadership manifesto, and philosophical meditation - Nurse tells his own story. Given unprecedented access inside the Raptors' locker room, readers get an intimate study of not only the team culture he has built, but also of a rookie coach's unique dynamic with the star players-such as Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, and Pascal Siakam-who helped trailblaze the 2019 championship run. As much for readers of Ray Dalio as for fans of John Wooden and Pat Summit, the result promises to become necessary for anyone looking to forge their own path to success.
Full Product Details
Author: Nick Nurse ,
Michael Sokolove ,
Phil Jackson ,
Cameron Scoggins
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Imprint: Little Brown and Company
Dimensions:
Width: 14.70cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 14.50cm
Weight: 0.431kg
ISBN: 9781549184673
ISBN 10: 1549184679
Publication Date: 29 September 2020
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
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Author Information
Nick Nurse is an American basketball coach and is currently coaching the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He was born on July 24th, 1967 in Carroll, Lowa, USA. Nick Nurse is an American basketball coach and is currently coaching the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He was born on July 24th, 1967 in Carroll, Iowa, USA. Michael Sokolove is a longtime contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine and the author of seven previous books, including Drama High: The Incredible True Story of a Brilliant Teacher, a Struggling Town, and the Magic of Theater. Phil Jackson is the NBA's career leader in playoff victories and playoff winning percentage; he has won nine NBA titles, tying Red Auerbach for the most in a lifetime. He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he is the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
