Don Nelson, legendary coach and five-time NBA champion as player, dies at 86
Don Nelson, a legendary coach and five-time NBA champion as a player, has passed away at the age of 86. He had a successful career as a player with the Boston Celtics and as a coach with several teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks, and Golden State Warriors. Nelson is remembered for his innovative coaching style and his ability to develop talented players such as Steph Curry and Dirk Nowitzki.
- ▪Don Nelson won five NBA championships as a player with the Boston Celtics in the 1960s and 1970s.
- ▪He is the second-winningest coach in NBA history with 1,335 career coaching wins.
- ▪Nelson introduced the point forward position and was known for his up-tempo style of offense.
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Don Nelson had success as a player and coach. Photograph: Manuela Soldi/EPAView image in fullscreenDon Nelson had success as a player and coach. Photograph: Manuela Soldi/EPANBADon Nelson, legendary coach and five-time NBA champion as player, dies at 86Nelson had second-most coaching wins in NBA historyWon five titles with Boston Celtics in 1960s and 70sHelped develop stars Steph Curry and Dirk NowitzkiAssociated PressSun 9 Aug 2026 15.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDon Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, died on Sunday.
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