Hall of Fame Coach Don Nelson Passes Away at 86

Hall of Fame Coach Don Nelson Dies at 86

The New York Times • 10 Aug 15:30

Don Nelson, a former Boston Celtics player and celebrated NBA head coach, died at an assisted-living facility in Frisco, Texas, after health complications following a recent stroke.

NBA legend Don Nelson, former player and coach, dies at 86

CBS News • 10 Aug 00:10

Don Nelson, a five-time NBA champion as a player and three-time Coach of the Year, passed away at 86; he was the league's winningest coach and a noted innovator.

Hall of Fame Coach and Former Celtics Player Don Nelson Dies at 86

The New York Times • 09 Aug 23:21

Don Nelson, a five-time NBA champion as a player and a Hall of Fame coach known for his innovative strategies, died at an assisted-living facility in Frisco, Texas, after a recent stroke.

NBA legend Don Nelson, former Mavericks coach and GM, dies at 86

Dallas News • 09 Aug 22:16

Don Nelson, the NBA’s second-winningest coach and key architect of the Dallas Mavericks’ rise, died Sunday in Frisco after a recent stroke.

Hall of Fame coach and former Celtics champion Don Nelson dies at 86

WCVB • 09 Aug 21:26

Don Nelson, a former Boston Celtics player and Hall of Fame NBA coach, died at 86 surrounded by family, according to a family statement.

Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson, 86, passes away

The New York Times • 09 Aug 20:23

Don Nelson, a five-time NBA champion as a player and the league’s second-most winning coach, died at age 86; his family did not disclose a cause of death.

NBA coaching legend Don Nelson dies at 86

AP News • 09 Aug 19:39

Don Nelson, the NBA's second-winningest coach and five-time champion as a player, died on Sunday at age 86, according to his family.