Raptors' Nurse still '100%' committed to coaching Canada

DONGGUAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 01: Nick Nurse coach of Canada in action during the 2019 FIBA World Cup, first round match between Canada and Australia at Dongguan Basketball Center on September 01, 2019 in Dongguan, China.
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Nick Nurse says he'll fulfill his pledge to Canada Basketball.

The Toronto Raptors head coach told reporters Friday he remains "100%" committed to coaching Canada's national team when it attempts to secure a spot at the Tokyo Olympics, which are now scheduled to take in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to The Canadian Press.

Nurse was brought on as Canada's head coach in June 2019, just days after leading the Raptors to their first-ever NBA title. He was set to remain in charge during a last-chance qualification tournament in Victoria, British Columbia, this summer, but that competition has also been pushed to 2021.

The 52-year bench boss old oversaw Canada at the FIBA World Cup last summer. The Canadians failed to make it out of Group H, finishing third behind Australia and Lithuania.

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