Raptors sign head coach Nick Nurse to multi-year contract extension

The Toronto Raptors have signed head coach Nick Nurse to a multi-year contract extension.

“Our confidence in Nick just continues to grow, and part of that comes from what we’ve experienced together,” said Raptors president Masai Ujiri in a statement.

“Nick has proved that he can coach on the court and lead in life, and we’re looking forward to accomplishing great things in the future.”

Nurse was named NBA coach of the year this past season and is 111-43 in two seasons as the Raptors head coach.

The Coach of the Year is staying North of the border.

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“Toronto has been my home for the past seven years, and I look forward to it being home for many more,” Nurse said.

“I’ve watched this franchise grow and reach the pinnacle, and I look forward to the challenge of helping us win another championship.”

Toronto reached the Eastern Conference semifinals for the fifth year in a row before losing to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 last week.

The Iowa native is also head coach of Canada’s men’s basketball team.