Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic mourn the passing of Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history, who died at 86 after suffering a stroke. Nelson was instrumental in the careers of both players, drafting Nowitzki and acquiring Doncic in a trade when he was Mavericks president. Recognized for his coaching prowess, Nelson finished with 1,335 victories and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012. His legacy includes a belief in international talent and a significant impact on the game.
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