A Hall of Fame Career Spanning Five Decades Remembered for his 31-season career on the sidelines and his revolutionary offensive schemes, Nelson accumulated 1,335 wins as an NBA head coach. According to historical records, that mark stood as the league’s all-time coaching victories record until Gregg Popovich surpassed it in 2022. Nelson’s coaching tenure included … Read more
Don Nelson, the legendary basketball coach and five-time NBA champion as a player who held the league coaching victories record until 2022, died on Sunday at the age of 86, according to a family statement reported by major outlets. “On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be … Read more
Don Nelson, the legendary NBA head coach whose innovative offensive schemes and decades of longevity placed him second on the all-time regular-season wins list, has died at the age of 86, according to league records and basketball historians. Over a distinguished coaching career that spanned from 1976 to 2010, Nelson revolutionized the sport with “Nellie … Read more
Don Nelson, a five-time NBA champion as a player and the second winningest head coach in league history, died Sunday at the age of 86, according to ESPN. Nelson’s family announced his passing in a statement, noting that he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. A cause of death was not shared by … Read more