Don Nelson, the second winningest coach in NBA history, died at the age of 86 on Sunday. His family announced that he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Nelson had a remarkable career as a player and coach, finishing with a regular-season record of 1,335-1,063 over 31 seasons and winning five NBA championships as a player with the Boston Celtics.
Nelson was known for his innovative coaching style, dubbed 'Nellie Ball', which emphasized speed and athleticism. He coached the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and Dallas Mavericks, and was a three-time NBA Coach of the Year.