Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson has passed away at 86, as confirmed by his family. A three-time NBA Coach of the Year and five-time champion with the Boston Celtics, where he had his jersey retired, Nelson is second all-time in coaching wins with a record of 1,335-1,063 over 31 seasons. He revolutionized offense with the “point forward” strategy and coached the USA men’s national team to a gold medal in 1994. Nelson was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.
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Don Nelson, NBA Coach and Player, Dies at 86
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