Hall of Fame Coach, NBA Champion Don Nelson Dies
Summary
Don Nelson, a Hall of Fame basketball coach and five-time NBA champion as a player, died on August 9 at age 86. He had a long career as a player and coach, known for his innovative coaching style called "Nellie Ball" and winning many games and awards.Key Facts
- Don Nelson was born on May 15, 1940, in Michigan and grew up in Illinois.
- He was drafted into the NBA in 1962 and played mainly for the Boston Celtics.
- Nelson won five NBA championships as a player with the Celtics.
- After playing, he became a coach, leading teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors.
- He was known for "Nellie Ball," a fast-paced, versatile style of basketball.
- Nelson won NBA Coach of the Year three times and coached the U.S. team to a 1994 world championship gold medal.
- He had 1,335 wins as a coach, ranking second all-time in NBA coaching victories.
- Nelson was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.
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