Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/07/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Carroll, Iowa, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Nick Nurse
20/10/2026
Nick Nurse was reported to have recruited LeBron James to the 76ers during a phone call on the 10th hole of his Carroll National Golf Club in Iowa, during NBA free agency. James later signed with Philadelphia. Nurse said the Sixers need more wing size and roster depth to match the defending champion New York Knicks.
12/05/2026
The Philadelphia 76ers removed Daryl Morey as president of basketball operations after six seasons with the club. The team's managing partner announced that Nick Nurse would remain as head coach. Nurse had gone 116-130 in three seasons with Philadelphia up to that point.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nicholas David Nurse |
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| Summary | American professional basketball coach and former player who is head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association. He previously served as head coach of the Toronto Raptors, leading them to the 2019 NBA championship. |
| Coaching Start | 1989 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
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| Playing Position | Point guard |
| Golf Course | Owner of Carroll National Golf Club, Carroll, Iowa |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Kuemper Catholic High School, Carroll, Iowa |
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| College | University of Northern Iowa (1985-1989) |
Personal Life
| Home State | Iowa |
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Family
| Brother | Stephen Nurse (died May 2026) |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began full-time coaching at age 23 at Grand View University in Iowa. | |
| 2. Won the NBA G League (then NBA D-League) championship with the Iowa Energy in 2011. | |
| 3. Coached alongside Daryl Morey with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers from 2011 to 2013. |
