Reaction to the death of Don Nelson, the NBA’s second-winningest coach
Golden State Warriors’ Baron Davis, right, hugs coach Don Nelson in the fourth quarter of an NBA Western Conference first-round basketball playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks in Oakland, Calif., May 3, 2007. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Don Nelson speaks during a press conference before Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 8, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips, File) Boston Celtics’ Don Nelson (19) goes to the basket against Milwaukee’s Cornell Warner (35) during a NBA Championship game, May 12, 1974, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo, File) Notable reaction to the death of Don Nelson , the NBA’s second-winningest coach: “Don Nelson was one of the most innovative and influential coaches in the history of the NBA and an iconic figure in Warriors history. During two memorable stints as head coach, ‘Nellie’ left an indelible mark on our franchise with his approach to the game. His impact on the Warriors is just as significant.
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On behalf of the entire Warriors organization, we offer our sincere condolences to his wife, Joy, his family and countless friends.” — Golden State Warriors statement. “During his 11 seasons as Milwaukee Bucks coach from 1976-87, Nellie won two of his three NBA Coach of the Year awards and established himself as one of the most innovative and visionary leaders in basketball history, pioneering the concept of the point forward.
