With the NBA supposedly engaging in exploratory conversations with The Walt Disney Company about restarting the NBA season, the season might be closer than you think. The Toronto Raptors would be ready to square (get it?) off in the playoffs as the defending champions for the first time in their history.
They were the first team to bring a championship outside of the United States, and this season they can be the first team ever to hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy at a place other than a basketball arena, Disney World. Two oddly satisfying achievements, and two achievements that would never be accomplished without their superstar (not Kawhi Leonard) head coach, Nick Nurse.