Nick Nurse was at it again this week, lauding a Toronto Raptor as much for his personality and attitude as for his shooting, pass, dribbling or defensive abilities.
It’s a big deal to the Raptors’ head coach — he wants guys who are good men and good-natured humans, guys who can get along and be pleasant and be good teammates.
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Nurse has pointed that out as one of the key attributes to third-string centre Greg Monroe on more than one occasion, and the coach complimented Jonas Valanciunas for the same key character traits after one of the best games the Raptors’ centre has had this season.