The New York Times·2 min read·easy
Don Nelson, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Coach and Celtics Star, Dies at 86
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Don Nelson, a legendary NBA figure who won five championships with the Boston Celtics and became a highly successful coach, has passed away at age 86. He was known for his innovative coaching style and remains one of the winningest coaches in league history.
Don Nelson, who won five N.B.A. championship rings as a player with the Boston Celtics and went on to become an innovative and freethinking Hall of Fame head coach and one of the winningest in league history, died on Sunday at an assisted living faci... [723 chars]
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