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Donald Arvid Nelson (born May 15, 1940) is an American former professional basketball player and head coach. Nelson is second all-time in regular season wins of any coach in NBA history, with 1,335 (he held the record for most wins for almost 12 years before he was surpassed by Gregg Popovich in 2022).
Don Nelson played 14 seasons in the NBA as a small forward and power forward, averaging 10.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. He also won five championships as a coach, inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.
- May 15, 1940
Don Nelson. Donald Arvid Nelson (Nellie) Born: May 15, 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan. High School: Rock Island in Rock Island, Illinois College: Iowa. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Coach in 2012 . As Player: 1053 G, 10.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.4 APG (Full Record) As Executive: MIL/GSW/DAL franchises, 1977-2005 (Full Record)
May 11, 2024 · Don Nelson is an American professional basketball player and coach who amassed a record 1,335 National Basketball Association (NBA) coaching victories and was named the NBA Coach of the Year three times (1983, 1985, and 1992).
Sep 5, 2012 · Learn about Don Nelson, the NBA's winningest coach and former Bucks head coach, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. Watch videos of his speeches, interviews and tributes from his career and legacy.
Take a look back at the all-time NBA winningest coach, Don Nelson.
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Mar 11, 2022 · San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich becomes the NBA's all-time wins leader after beating the Utah Jazz on Feb. 10, 2022. The article celebrates Popovich's achievements, style and legacy, and features testimonials from former players and colleagues.
