'This year wasn't us'
“The decision to make a change like this is never arrived at easily or taken lightly, especially when it comes to a person who has been an integral part of this franchise’s most historic accomplishments, and who has been a steady leader through some of our team’s most challenging times,” Ujiri said in a statement. “As we reflect on Nick’s many successes, we thank him and his family, and wish them the best in future.
Nurse departs from Toronto with the best winning percentage in team history with a record of 227-163 .When asked about what he thought regarding the team’s overall performance this season, the 2013 NBA Executive of the Year lamented that he didn’t recognize them.
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