The Raptors’ firing of Dwane Casey triggered immediate speculation about who might replace the most successful coach in franchise history. Here are five candidates who quickly spring to mind:
NICK NURSE
AGE: 50
CURRENT: Raptors assistant coach
CRED: Guided the Iowa Energy to a title in what was then the D-League, compiling a 37-13 record and earning coach of the year honours.
WHY HE FITS: Like the Raptors’ roster, Nurse is international. His coaching career has taken him to the U.S., the U.K., Canada and Belgium.