Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history, dies at 86
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history, passed away at the age of 86. His death was announced by the Golden State Warriors, one of the teams he coached. Nelson won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics and later became a successful coach, achieving over 250 wins with three different franchises: Milwaukee, Dallas, and Golden State. He was known for his innovative offensive strategies and mentoring future stars like Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki. Nelson retired with 1,335 career coaching wins, a record he held until 2022. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.
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