Dr Steve Swanson was on the road with the Toronto Raptors’ during their title run to become the first non-American team to win the NBA title.
Upon reaching the NBA Finals, Steve was invited by Nurse to be a part of the team’s historic best-of-seven series win over the Golden State Warriors. Reflecting on this experience, Steve shared:
Dr Swanson came to know Head Coach Nick Nurse through coaching together in Brighton in the early 2000s and remained friends as they led rival teams in the British Basketball League. Steve has kept in close contact with Nurse over the years, and continues to exchange thoughts relating to leadership, innovation, and championship mindsets.
To have the opportunity to witness this tremendous run by the Toronto Raptors has been an unbelievable experience. Coach Nurse’s innovative and contemporary leadership approach has played an integral role in propelling this club to their first-ever championship. Witnessing millions of diverse people come together to support and celebrate this team is a true testament to the power of sport and its ability to unite communities, and in this case, an entire nation.
Dr Steve Swanson
During the trip Dr Swanson also got to spend time with Raptors’ Super Fan Nav Bhatia who later became the first fan ever inducted in the NBA Hall of Fame.
During the Raptors title run, Dr Swanson also witnessed firsthand the end of the Golden State Warriors string of success and their final game played at the historic Oracle Arena.
Dr Steve Swanson 