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Don Nelson, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Coach and Celtics Star, Dies at 86
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Don Nelson, who coached the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, and New York Knicks during his N.B.A. career, has died at age 86. Nelson compiled 1,335 regular-season wins across his coaching tenure, ranking him among the winningest coaches in league history. He previously played for the Celtics as a forward and won two championship titles with the team.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/obituaries/don-nelson-dead.html