Rapture is a good book by Nick Nurse, Michael Sokolove, Phil Jackson.
This revealing new book – personal memoir, leadership manifesto and philosophical reflection – Nurse tells her own story. With unprecedented access to inside the Raptors’ locker room, listeners will gain an in-depth study not only of the team culture he’s built, but also of the unique dynamics of a coach. rookie coach with star players – such as Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam – who helped lead the 2019 championship race. For Ray Dalio listeners as well as John Wooden fans. and Pat Summitt, Rapture promises to be an essential listen for anyone looking for their own path to success.
Nick Nurse distills the wisdom, insight, and experience that helped him lead the Toronto Raptors to an NBA championship in his first year as head coach.
Phil Jackson’s foreword.
NBA fans don’t expect much from rookie coach Nick Nurse and his Toronto Raptors. But what those naysayers don’t realize is that Nurse has spent the past 30 years proving herself at every level of the game, from teen programs and college football to the NBA D League. and the struggling British professional league. While very few coaches take the winding road to the promised land of professional basketball, the journey — which began at Kuemper Catholic High School in Carroll, Iowa — has forged a certified coach. proved to be unshakable as well as his personality.
Along the way, he’s been known to bring his guitar and keyboard for late-night jazz and blues sessions. In the dressing room, he is consistent and calm no matter the score. On the court, he applies classic tactics with incredible success. Nurse rises above the chaos of the game, and with just two seasons on his resume, he has established himself as one of the NBA’s most admired head coaches.
Great read. Great work by former Derby, Manchester, Birmingham and London Towers coach, Nick Nurse. A lot about his time in England, including how he invited Dennis Rodman to play for Brighton. Also talk about his coaching philosophy and how he is still using in the NBA some of the plays that he first introduced while he was here.
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Rapture
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