Don Nelson, the second winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, has passed away at 86, surrounded by family. His career spanned 31 seasons across several teams, achieving a regular-season record of 1,335-1,063 and making 18 playoff appearances. Nelson’s coaching wins record was surpassed by Gregg Popovich in March 2022. He was also inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Don Nelson, NBA Coach, Dies at 86
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