Luka Doncic Pays Tribute to Don Nelson
Summary
Don Nelson, a Hall of Fame NBA coach, died at age 86. Luka Doncic, a star player for the Los Angeles Lakers, honored Nelson on social media and spoke highly of his support for international players and their time together.Key Facts
- Don Nelson was a five-time NBA champion coach inducted into the Hall of Fame.
- Nelson passed away on a recent Sunday at the age of 86.
- Luka Doncic posted a tribute on X (formerly Twitter), expressing respect and gratitude for Nelson.
- Don Nelson’s son, Donnie Nelson, was a Dallas Mavericks executive until 2021.
- Donnie helped the Mavericks draft Luka Doncic in 2018 and had a strong relationship with him.
- The Dallas Mavericks traded Doncic to the Lakers in 2024, a decision Don Nelson opposed.
- Don Nelson protested the trade publicly by wearing Luka Doncic’s signature basketball shoes during the 2025 NBA Finals.
- Nelson called trading Doncic a “tremendous mistake” by the Dallas franchise.
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