Don Nelson, Five-Time NBA Champion and Hall of Fame Coach, Dies at 86

Don Nelson, the legendary NBA coach and five-time NBA champion as a player, has died at the age of 86.

Nelson enjoyed a remarkable career spanning decades in professional basketball. As a player, he won five NBA championships with the Boston Celtics before becoming one of the most influential coaches in league history.

Known for his innovative offensive approach and unconventional strategies, Nelson coached several teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks.

He retired with 1,335 regular-season coaching victories and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.

Nelson leaves behind a major legacy as both a championship player and one of the NBA’s most influential coaches.