How Nelson's NBA journey spurred originalityThree-time NBA Coach of the Year Don Nelson, who passed away at age 86, will be remembered as an architect of the modern game.August 9, 2026
Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach, dies at 86The three-time Coach of the Year was one of the most innovative and influential coaches in NBA history.
Tributes to Nelson pour in from around the NBATributes from around the league poured in Sunday in memory of Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson who died at age 86
Top Finals moments: Don Nelson's shot secures titleIn 1969, Don Nelson's jumper in Game 7 gave the Celtics the cushion they needed to get Boston another NBA title.
