Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a Celtics player, dies at 86

August 09, 2026 - 11:48 AM

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a Celtics player, dies at 86.

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