Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, died Sunday at the age of 86.
Nelson leaves behind one of the most accomplished résumés in basketball history, with success both on the court and on the sideline. His coaching career placed him among the most successful figures the league has seen, ranking second all time in NBA coaching victories.
Before his long run as a coach, Nelson was part of five championship teams as a player, adding to a legacy that spanned multiple eras of the sport.
His death marks the loss of one of the NBA’s most decorated figures, remembered for a career defined by winning and longevity at the highest level of professional basketball.