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Skills aren’t all that matter to Raptors coach Nick Nurse

There have been a few times over the course of the pre-season when Nick Nurse has talked about the kind of personalities he likes to have on his roster, putting aside for a moment the ability to shoot, defend or handle the basketball.

Good dudes, is how he’s put it.

Deng Adel (centre) and Eric Moreland (right), seen here going up against Melbourne Unitedu2019s Tohi Smith-Milner, are vying for the lone open spot on the Raptorsu2019 roster. Nick Nurse has some preferences for the type of player he wants around.
Deng Adel (centre) and Eric Moreland (right), seen here going up against Melbourne United’s Tohi Smith-Milner, are vying for the lone open spot on the Raptors’ roster. Nick Nurse has some preferences for the type of player he wants around.

The Toronto Raptors head coach talks about positive attitudes, smiles, pleasant demeanours for the most part.