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OTTO GREULE JR/GETTY IMAGES  League’s second-winningest coach won five championships while playing for the Celtics 10 Aug 2026 - The Washington Post BY JOHN RABY — Associated Press Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, died Sunday. He was 86. Nelson’s family confirmed the death in a statement that did not say where he died or provide a cause. “On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family,” the statement said. “Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories.” Nelson is one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State — also serving as general manager for all three franchises. He was a three-time coach of the year and ma...

SUN-TIMES LIBRARY - Don Nelson is one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State. 10 Aug 2026 - Chicago Sun-Times BY JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer Don Nelson , the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, died Sunday. He was 86. Mr. Nelson’s family confirmed the death in a statement that did not say where he died or provide a cause. “On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family,” the statement said. “Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories.” Mr. Nelson is one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State — also serving as general manager for all three franch...