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  "title": "Five-time NBA champion, coaching legend Don Nelson dies at 86",
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  "summary": "NBA legend Don Nelson, a five-time champion player and second all-time winningest coach, has died at 86. Learn about his impactful career. Read More: https://punchng.com/five-time-nba-champion-coaching-legend-don-nelson-dies-at-86/",
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        "title": "Don Nelson dies at 86: Tributes pour in for one of NBA's all-time winningest coaches",
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        "title": "Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles as a Celtics player, dies at 86",
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        "title": "Hall of Fame NBA coach Don Nelson dies at 86",
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        "title": "Five-time NBA champion, coaching legend Don Nelson dies at 86",
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