Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles as a Celtics player, dies at 86
Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics , died Sunday. He was 86. Nelson’s death was announced by the Golden State Warriors, one of the teams he coached. Nelson is one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee , Dallas and Golden State — also…
Don Nelson, a highly accomplished NBA coach and former Boston Celtics player, passed away at the age of 86. He was the second-winningest coach in NBA history, having secured five championships as a player for the Boston Celtics. Nelson, who also served as the general manager for Milwaukee, Dallas, and Golden State, was one of only two coaches in NBA history to achieve this feat.
A three-time Coach of the Year, he led his teams to the playoffs 18 times during his 31-season tenure. Known for introducing the point forward and his up-tempo style of offense, Nelson's impact on the game was significant. He played 11 seasons with the Celtics, winning five championships, and later coached the Bucks and Golden State.
His fast-paced offenses reached their peak during the "Run TMC" era with Golden State, featuring stars like Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, and Chris Mullin. Despite a brief stint with the Mavericks, Nelson never won a championship as a coach. His innovative coaching style and dedication to the game left a lasting legacy in the NBA.
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