Raptors' Nick Nurse Explains Moment He Heard Kawhi Leonard Left Toronto

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Nurse wasn't too phased by the news.

Heading into the offseason, the Toronto Raptors were hopeful that they had done enough to keep Kawhi Leonard on the team. They had just won their first championship in franchise history and with Leonard on the team, they had a real opportunity to dominate the Eastern Conference for years to come. In the end, Leonard decided to go back home to Los Angeles and play for the Clippers. While Raptors fans were sad at the decision, they were pretty understanding and are already claiming Kawhi as the best player in franchise history.

Leonard's decision directly affects head coach Nick Nurse, who now has to figure out what to do with his depleted squad which also lost Danny Green. ESPN's Rachel Nichols recently spoke to Nurse who explained where he was and what he did when he found out Kawhi would no longer be a Raptor.

"Just ran into Raptors Coach Nick Nurse at Summer League - he told me he was watching a Prince impersonator at the Tropicana when the text came in about Kawhi choosing the Clippers," Nichols wrote. "He said he read it, shrugged and figured he might as well stay & enjoy the rest of the show."

In just his first year as a head coach, Nurse was able to take home his first NBA title, although now, Leonard has replaced him with Doc Rivers.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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