Nick Nurse returned to the Philadelphia 76ers after attending the funeral of his brother, Steve Nurse, and said Wednesday that his late brother would have wanted him coaching in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Nurse described Steve as a fan and indicated that being with the team for the playoff matchup aligned with what his brother would have wanted. His return comes as Philadelphia continues its postseason run in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The 76ers are preparing for Game 2 with Nurse back on the sideline following his brief absence for the family service. The moment adds a personal dimension to Philadelphia’s playoff series, as Nurse resumes his coaching duties while grieving the loss of his brother.