Don Nelson, legendary coach and five-time NBA champion as player, dies at 86
Summary
Don Nelson, a famous NBA coach and five-time champion player with the Boston Celtics, died at age 86. He held the record for most coaching wins in NBA history for many years and was known for his fast-paced style and innovative strategies.Key Facts
- Don Nelson won five NBA championships as a player with the Boston Celtics.
- He is the second-winningest coach in NBA history with 1,335 career wins.
- Nelson coached the Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks, and Golden State Warriors, winning at least 250 games with each team.
- He was a three-time NBA Coach of the Year and made the playoffs 18 times.
- Nelson introduced the “point forward” role and focused on fast, high-scoring offenses.
- He coached for 31 seasons but never won a championship as a coach.
- Nelson helped develop stars like Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, and mentored Stephen Curry in his rookie year.
- His coaching career included conflicts and health challenges, including leaving Golden State after a player trade and battling cancer.
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