The Guardian·3 min read·medium
Don Nelson, legendary coach and five-time NBA champion as player, dies at 86
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Guardian staff reporter
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Legendary NBA coach and five-time champion player Don Nelson has passed away at the age of 86. Known for his innovative coaching style, Nelson mentored stars like Stephen Curry and Dirk Nowitzki and holds the second-most coaching wins in NBA history.
Don Nelson had success as a player and coach. Don Nelson had success as a player and coach. NBA Don Nelson, legendary coach and five-time NBA champion as player, dies at 86 Nelson had second-most coaching wins in NBA history
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