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Donald Arvid Nelson (born May 15, 1940) is an American former professional basketball player [1] 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: Coaching Record, Awards | Basketball-Reference.com. Donald Arvid Nelson (Nellie) Born: May 15, 1940 (Age: 83-333d) in Muskegon, Michigan. High School: Rock Island in Rock Island, Illinois. College: Iowa. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Coach in 2012 ( Full List) As Player: 1053 G, 10.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.4 APG ( Full Record)
Don Nelson is a veteran of the NBA with over forty years of experience as a player, coach, and general manager. He holds multiple championships, records, and awards, and is known for his innovative small ball offense and coaching skills.
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).
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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.
Complete NBA coaching record for Don Nelson, including regular season and postseason games.