Don Nelson, second winningest coach in NBA history, dies at 86
Don Nelson, the five-time NBA champion and second-winningest coach in basketball history, has died at 86.
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Don Nelson, the NBA’s second‑winningest coach and Hall of Fame player who won five titles with the Celtics, died at 86. Tributes from the Golden State Warriors and former player Stephen Curry highlighted his influence on teams such as Run TMC and the “We Believe” Warriors and his role in giving Curry his opportunity in 2009.
After a day of extensive coverage, the story has since quieted.
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Don Nelson, recognized as the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time NBA champion, has died at the age of 86. Known as a pioneer of 'Nellie Ball,' his career included notable tenures as a Celtics star, a Hall of Fame coach, and head coach for the Warriors and the Mavericks.
Tributes and reactions from sports figures and figures associated with his career have emerged, with coverage from outlets including NBC News, the San Francisco Chronicle, Yahoo Sports, The New York Times, and the Boston Globe highlighting his legacy as a player and innovator. Coverage does not yet specify details regarding memorial arrangements or subsequent tributes from the league.
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Sources (15)
- Don Nelson Followed His Bliss And Changed Basketball Defector · 33d ago
- Stephen Curry on passing of Don Nelson: He gave me the opportunity to find myself back in 2009, forever grateful Yahoo Sports · 34d ago
- Don Nelson, NBA legend and historic coach dead at 86 Le Monde.fr · 34d ago
- Golden State Warriors Mourn Passing of Don Nelson NBA.com · 34d ago
- Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles as a Celtics player, dies at 86 AP News · 34d ago
- "One of the big reasons I was drafted by the Warriors … Yahoo Sports · 34d ago
- Warriors legends mourn Don Nelson, the man behind Run TMC and ‘We Believe’ teams The Mercury News · 34d ago
- Don Nelson, former NBA coach and 5-time champion as a player, dies at 86 CBS News · 34d ago
- Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history, dies at 86 NBC News · 34d ago
- Former Warriors head coach Don Nelson, Hall of Famer and No. 2 in NBA wins, dead at 86 San Francisco Chronicle · 34d ago
- Nellie… You didn't just draft me. You believed in me. … Yahoo Sports · 34d ago
- Don Nelson, Hall of Fame NBA Coach and Celtics Star, Dies at 86 The New York Times · 34d ago
- Don Nelson, 5-time NBA champion and pioneer of ‘Nellie Ball’ as coach, dies at 86 The New York Times · 34d ago
- Mark Cuban Posts 'RIP Nellie' After Death of Don Nelson, His First Mavs Coach Yahoo Sports · 34d ago
- Don Nelson, Celtics great who won five titles before revolutionizing coaching, dies at 86 bostonglobe.com · 34d ago broke it first
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Who was Don Nelson?
Don Nelson was a Hall of Fame NBA coach, Celtics star, five-time NBA champion, and the second-winningest coach in NBA history.
What age did Don Nelson die?
He died at 86 years old.
What outlets covered the death of Don Nelson?
Outlets including NBC News, Yahoo Sports, The New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Boston Globe provided coverage.
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