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Hall of Fame basketball coach Don Nelson has died at the age of 86. His family issued an statement to announce the death on Sunday, according to reporter Marc Stein.
“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,” the family said. “Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories.”
Nelson was a three-time NBA Coach of the Year winner and won five NBA championships as a player with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics also retired Nelson’s No. 19 jersey in 1978. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for his achievements in 2012.
In 31 seasons as an NBA head coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks, along with two stints with the Golden State Warriors, Nelson compiled a 1335-1063 record with seven Central Division titles.
Though he never won an NBA championship as a coach, Nelson ranks second all-time in wins among NBA head coaches, behind only Gregg Popovich, and is one of three coaches to win 1,300 games.
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“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,” the family said. “Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories.”
Nelson was a three-time NBA Coach of the Year winner and won five NBA championships as a player with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics also retired Nelson’s No. 19 jersey in 1978. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for his achievements in 2012.
In 31 seasons as an NBA head coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks, along with two stints with the Golden State Warriors, Nelson compiled a 1335-1063 record with seven Central Division titles.
Though he never won an NBA championship as a coach, Nelson ranks second all-time in wins among NBA head coaches, behind only Gregg Popovich, and is one of three coaches to win 1,300 games.
This story will be updated with more information.
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