Don Nelson, legendary coach and five-time NBA champion as player, dies at 86



Nelson had second-most coaching wins in NBA historyWon five titles with Boston Celtics in 1960s and 70sHelped develop stars Steph Curry and Dirk NowitzkiDon Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, died on Sunday. He was 86.Nelson’s death was announced by the Golden State Warriors, one of the teams he coached.
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- Nelson had second-most coaching wins in NBA historyWon five titles with Boston Celtics in 1960s and 70sHelped develop stars Steph Curry and Dirk NowitzkiDon Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, died on Sunday. He was 86.Nelson’s death was announced by the Golden State Warriors, one of the teams he coached.
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Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles as a Celtics player, dies at 86
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Seattle Times
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