NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Releases Statement on Don Nelson’s Passing
Summary
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed condolences after the death of Don Nelson, a Hall of Fame coach and former player who passed away at age 86. Nelson had a career in the NBA spanning nearly 50 years as both a player and coach, achieving significant success and influence in the league.Key Facts
- Don Nelson died at the age of 86.
- He won five NBA championships as a player with the Boston Celtics in the 1960s.
- Nelson played for the Celtics, Lakers, and Chicago Zephyrs during his playing career.
- He coached in the NBA for 31 years with four teams: Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and Dallas Mavericks.
- Nelson won 1,335 games as a coach, the second-highest total in NBA history.
- He was named NBA Coach of the Year three times (1983, 1985, and 1992).
- Nelson was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.
- He received the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2025 NBA Finals.
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