On one hand, with Nurse it certainly sounds like he's had his run and he just wants to join his friend in Houston. Agreed he's a top coach if not the best one, but perhaps the change can be good. I say this because in any sport if guys tune you out, then change is needed no matter who it is. I also don't think they screwed him over in any way - the roster construction was doomed from the start where they got caught up in their own self confidence in going for diamonds in the rough. Certainly Masai and crew have a very good eye for talent but even then trying to replicate a super deep lineup with nobody's was foolish and too self indulgent. Two seasons of poor roster construction isn't on the coach, it's on management and Nurse knows that but again, probably wants to join his buddy elsewhere. Regarding the roster, I really hope they move off this push for depth and work to get star players. What the Raps did winning the championship was the exception, not the norm. Try the norm and bring in an exciting team with stars.
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