Nick Nurse, who won a title while coaching the Toronto Raptors, has been fired on Friday, per reports.
It’s a bit of a surprise given that he’s been a success with the franchise. He was a well-liked assistant for five years before taking over at the helm in 2018 and led the Raps to their first and only NBA title. Nurse compiled a 227-163 record in the process and even finished .500 this year with an inconsistent roster.
But he also left with some great reaction GIFs in his career, one that could continue with him coaching another team. And that’s how many fans responded to the firing, along with other memes:
Raptors fans, did the team make the right move getting rid of Nick Nurse!? 🗣️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/LTegtuxofZ
— theScore (@theScore) April 21, 2023
Nick Nurse is out as head coach of the #Raptors per @wojespn
Who’s the next bench boss in Toronto? pic.twitter.com/phdYOikvBa
— BetFTW (@Bet_ForTheWin) April 21, 2023
RIP to a legend. pic.twitter.com/6J42SaA4lJ
— Victor Williams (@ThePhillyPod) April 21, 2023
Raptors championship coach gone 💔 https://t.co/xjajyEQVjb pic.twitter.com/e3SDBdtdjT
— AntiBoardman (@CurrySandwiches) April 21, 2023
Forever thankful to Nick Nurse for bringing a NBA Championship to Toronto and this gif pic.twitter.com/DcNOp9OnMp
— Kris Pangilinan (@KrisReports) April 21, 2023
No more Nick Nurse pic.twitter.com/UJNSaikDq0
— ₂ ₃ 🇨🇦 (@LeBrontoFan) April 21, 2023
Nick Nurse when he got the news today pic.twitter.com/9rHavMMqAH
— Cadence Weapon (@cadenceweapon) April 21, 2023
