After watching a parade of assistant coaches leave over the past year, the Toronto Raptors have apparently landed a big fish in replacement. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports is reporting that the team will add former Suns head coach Earl Watson to Nick Nurse’s coaching staff.
After being pursued by multiple teams, former Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson is finalizing a deal to join the Toronto Raptors coaching staff, league sources tell @YahooSports. Devin Booker credited Watson for his accelerated development. pic.twitter.com/I1FQYpBkmr
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 26, 2021
Watson led the Phoenix Suns for parts of three seasons, amassing a record of 33-85 in 118 games.