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Lädt ... Rapture: Fifteen Teams, Four Countries, One NBA Championship, and How to Find a Way to Win -- Damn Near Anywherevon Nick Nurse
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Nick Nurse distills the wisdom, insight, and experiences that helped him lead the Toronto Raptors to the NBA championship in his first year as head coach. Foreword by Phil Jackson. NBA fans had low expectations for rookie coach Nick Nurse and his Toronto Raptors. But what those naysayers didn't realize was that Nurse had spent the past thirty years proving himself at every level of the game, from youth programs and college ball to the NBA D League and Britain's struggling pro circuit. While few coaches have taken such a circuitous path to pro basketball's promised land, the journey-which began at Kuemper Catholic high school in Carroll, Iowa-forged a coach who proved to be as unshakable as he is personable. On the road, he is known to bring his guitar and keyboard for late-night jazz and blues sessions. In the locker room, he's steadfast and even-keeled regardless of the score. On the court, he pulls out old-school tactics with astounding success. A rookie in name but a veteran in attitude, Nurse is seemingly above the chaos of the game and, with only two seasons on his résumé, has already established himself as one of the NBA's most admired head coaches. Now, in this revealing new book-equal parts personal memoir, leadership manifesto, and philosophical meditation-Nurse tells his own story. Given unprecedented access inside the Raptors' locker room, readers get an intimate study of not only the team culture he has built, but also of a rookie coach's unique dynamic with the star players-such as Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, and Pascal Siakam-who helped trailblaze the 2019 championship run. As much for readers of Ray Dalio as for fans of John Wooden and Pat Summitt, Rapture promises to be a necessary read for anyone looking to forge their own path to success. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Nurse spends plenty of time on wonky basketball topics. He describes the offenses and defenses he's run throughout his career. They're merits and drawbacks are made clear. Nurse also did a great job of giving credit to people whose ideas he adapted throughout his own career. I'd never heard of Darrell Mudra, but by the end of the book, he was a wise, sage like figure whose teachings permeated the entire book. The Xs and Os are simplified for laypersons like me, but coaches should be able to glean some insights. At the very least, they'll get some great book recommendations.
The part of the book I enjoyed the most was Nurse talking about how he leads his teams. He doesn't hold anything back, and speaks candidly about his own failings where applicable. It's a refreshing change of pace from books where everything bad that happens is someone else's fault. Nurse also talks extensively about game situations and how he (and his players), led the Toronto Raptors to a championship. I've been a tangential fan of the team for years, but I'm now a huge fan of Kyle Lowry, Kawhi Leonard, Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam. These guys were the heart and would of that team and made the championship possible.
I recommend this book for all basketball fans. I also think business leaders may be able to get some good insights about team building and accountability. ( )