Don Nelson, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Coach and Celtics Star, Dies at 86
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Don Nelson, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Coach and Celtics Star, Dies at 86

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Key Points:

  • Don Nelson, a five-time NBA champion as a player with the Boston Celtics and a Hall of Fame coach, died at 86 in Frisco, Texas, following health complications from a stroke.
  • Nelson's nearly 50-year NBA career included significant achievements both as a player and as one of the league's winningest and most innovative head coaches.
  • Despite being undersized and twice waived by NBA teams, Nelson became a key player for the Celtics, known for his jump shot and clutch performances off the bench.
  • He is particularly remembered for a game-winning basket in the 1969 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, cementing his legacy in Boston's basketball history.

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