Nick Nurse's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Nick Nurse. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Nick Nurse is an American professional basketball coach currently leading the Philadelphia 76ers. He gained prominence as the head coach of the Toronto Raptors, guiding them to their first NBA championship in 2019. His coaching success earned him the NBA Coach of the Year award in 2020. Nurse's tenure with the Raptors solidified his reputation as a successful and innovative coach in the NBA.
1996: BBL Championship with Birmingham Bullets
In 1996, Nick Nurse won a BBL championship as head coach with the Birmingham Bullets.
1999: BBL Coach of the Year Nomination
In 1999, Nick Nurse was nominated for the BBL Coach of the Year.
2000: BBL Championship and Coach of the Year
In 2000, Nick Nurse won a BBL championship with the Manchester Giants and was named BBL Coach of the Year.
2003: BBL Coach of the Year Award
In 2003, Nick Nurse won the BBL Coach of the Year Award.
2008: Division Title with Iowa Energy
In 2008-2009, Nick Nurse coached the Iowa Energy to win a division title.
2009: Division Title with Iowa Energy
In 2009-2010, Nick Nurse coached the Iowa Energy to win another division title.
2011: Coach of the Year and D-League Championship
In 2011, Nick Nurse received the Dennis Johnson Coach of the Year Award and led the Iowa Energy to the D-League championship.
May 25, 2019: Coached Raptors to NBA Finals
On May 25, 2019, Nick Nurse coached the Raptors to the 2019 NBA Finals after winning the Eastern Conference Championship.
2019: NBA Championship with Toronto Raptors
In 2019, Nick Nurse led the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA Championship as their head coach.
August 22, 2020: Named NBA Coach of the Year
On August 22, 2020, Nick Nurse was named NBA Coach of the Year.
2020: NBA Coach of the Year
In 2020, Nick Nurse was named the NBA Coach of the Year.
2022: Guided Raptors Back to Playoffs
In 2022, Nick Nurse guided the Toronto Raptors to 48 wins and a return to the playoffs.
