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Nelson, second winningest NBA coach, dies at 86

Don Nelson, the second winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, died at the age of 86 on Sunday.

Published August 9, 2026, 7:14 PM
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Nelson, second winningest NBA coach, dies at 86

Don Nelson, the second winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, died at the age of 86 on Sunday.

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