This offseason marks the end of many eras for the Toronto Raptors, one in particular being the Head Coaching tenure of Nick Nurse. After five seasons, a championship, a tenure in Tampa Bay, a couple of Canadian TV spots, and countless jam sessions, Nick Nurse was let go by the Toronto Raptors after the conclusion of the 2022/23 season.
The season overall was not great for the Raptors. They barely made the play-in, lost in the first game at home to the Chicago Bulls, and did not live up to expectations. The vibes were sour, the culture seemed disconnected, and eventually the first course of action seemed to be parting ways with Nurse to start fresh.