Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, d!ed on Sunday. He was 86
“On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family,” a statement from his family read. “Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories.”
The Nelson family did not divulge a cause of dea.th.
Nelson is one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises – Milwaukee , Dallas and Golden State – also serving as general manager for all three franchises.
He was a three-time coach of the year and made the playoffs 18 times in 31 seasons. He went to the conference finals three times with the Bucks and once with the Mavericks, although he never won an NBA title as a coach.
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