{
  "id": 421592,
  "title": "NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Releases Statement on Don Nelson’s Passing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-releases-statement-on-don-nelsons-passing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T00:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-releases-statement-on-don-nelsons-passing-12302146"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has released a statement following the passing of Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson, who died at the age of 86. Silver expressed his condolences to Nelson's family and friends across the NBA, praising the coach for his contributions to the league over nearly half a century. Nelson revolutionized NBA basketball through his fearlessness, ingenuity, and deep conviction, winning five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics and building one of the most successful coaching careers in league history. Silver sent his deepest condolences to Nelson's family and friends throughout the league, highlighting Nelson's impact on the sport that will continue for generations.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}