NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Releases Statement on Don Nelson’s Passing
NBA commissioner Adam Silver released a statement following the death of Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson on Sunday.
Following the passing of Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson at the age of 86, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued a heartfelt statement. Silver extended his condolences to Nelson's family and friends throughout the NBA, praising the coach's significant contributions to the league over nearly five decades. Nelson revolutionized NBA basketball with his fearlessness, ingenuity, and deep conviction, winning five championships as a player for the Boston Celtics in the 1960s.
As a coach, he amassed an impressive 1,335-game regular-season record, ranking second all-time in victories and was named NBA Coach of the Year three times (1983, 1985, 1992). Nelson's impact on the sport will be felt for generations, as he brought a distinctive personality to every aspect of his career. He played for the Celtics, Lakers, and Chicago Zephyrs throughout his playing days, while coaching for the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and Dallas Mavericks.
Nelson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 and received the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2025 NBA Finals.
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