LeBron James and Nick Nurse have quickly formed a productive partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers. League insiders have taken notice of the working relationship between the 41-year-old star and his new coach. James and Nurse had no prior relationship, but…

LeBron James and head coach Nick Nurse have quickly established a productive working relationship with the Philadelphia 76ers. After holding an extensive conversation prior to James signing with Philadelphia in free agency, the pair continued communicating ahead of training camp. Insiders have noted their strong dynamic, which contrasts with James' initial friction with some past head coaches.
Nurse has utilized James as both a lead ball-handler and a defensive center amid frontcourt injuries. The partnership has yielded immediate success, with the 76ers holding an NBA-best 8-1 record, including a 7-0 mark in games decided during clutch time.
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