Hall Of Famer Don Nelson Dies At Age 86
By Rory Maher | at August 9, 2026 12:58 pm Three-time NBA Coach of the Year Don Nelson has died at age 86, his family announced in a statement, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter links). 鈥淥n Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family. Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories.鈥� Nelson, who was enshrined into the Naismith Basketball of Fame in 2012, ranks second on the...
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