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Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson passes away
10 Aug
Summary
- Don Nelson, an NBA coaching icon, passed away on August 9th.
- He amassed 1,335 wins, second only to Gregg Popovich all-time.
- Nelson led the Warriors, Bucks, Knicks, and Mavericks as coach.
Don Nelson, a celebrated figure in basketball history, passed away on August 9th at the age of 86. Nelson's coaching career was marked by immense success, accumulating 1,335 victories, a total that places him second only to Gregg Popovich in NBA history. His exceptional leadership earned him the Coach of the Year award three times.
Nelson's coaching tenure spanned several NBA franchises, including the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and Dallas Mavericks. Before his coaching achievements, Nelson was also a successful player, winning five NBA championships with the Boston Celtics, whose rafters display his retired No. 19 jersey.
The early 1990s "Run TMC" trio—comprising Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, and Chris Mullin—played under Nelson with the Warriors. This dynamic group epitomized his "Nellie Ball" style and was the highest-scoring trio in the 1991-92 season. Notably, all members of Run TMC and Don Nelson himself have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
