Former Warriors coach, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Don Nelson dead at 86 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Don Nelson, the former Golden State Warriors coach and a Hall of Famer, passed away at 86. Known for his innovative coaching style, he was a three-time NBA Coach of the Year and led the Warriors through notable periods, including the Run-TMC era. Despite his impressive coaching record, he never won an NBA championship. Nelson’s career included coaching stints with the Knicks and Mavericks, culminating in a return to the Warriors, where he guided them to a historic playoff upset in 2007.
