Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles as a Celtics player, dies at 86
Summary
Don Nelson, a former Boston Celtics player who won five NBA championships and one of the winningest coaches in NBA history, died at 86. He coached several teams including the Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks, and Golden State Warriors, and was known for his fast-paced style of basketball and innovative strategies.Key Facts
- Don Nelson won five NBA titles as a player with the Boston Celtics.
- He was the second-winningest coach in NBA history.
- Nelson coached the Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks, and Golden State Warriors, winning over 250 games with each team.
- He was a three-time NBA Coach of the Year and made the playoffs 18 times in 31 seasons.
- Nelson introduced the "point forward" strategy and focused on fast-paced, up-tempo offense.
- He played 14 seasons, mainly with the Celtics, and later became a coach and general manager.
- Nelson helped develop stars like Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash.
- His Warriors team in 2007 pulled off a major playoff upset against the top-seeded Mavericks.
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