Don Nelson, five-time NBA champion and one of the most successful coaches in the history of the American basketball league, died at the age of 86. According to his family, he died on Sunday morning peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. sport.sk ↗
As a player, Nelson became famous especially in the Boston Celtics jersey, with which he won five NBA championship titles. He played a total of 14 seasons in the league, and Boston later retired his number 19 jersey. The basketball world remembers him as a personality who significantly influenced the NBA not only on the court but also on the coaching bench. idnes.cz ↗
After the end of his playing career, he was among the most respected coaches in the league. His death was announced by the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks, the clubs associated with his coaching career. Reports emphasize that Nelson was among the most prominent figures in basketball and his name remains connected to successes at multiple levels of the NBA. seznamzpravy.cz ↗
His family stated that during the last week, he was accompanied by friends and relatives, with whom he reminisced about his life. His death closes one of the prominent chapters in NBA history, in which Nelson left his mark as a champion, a respected coach, and a long-time figure of the league. teraz.sk ↗
Don Nelson Dies, Five-Time NBA Champion
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Zemřel Don Nelson, pětinásobný šampion NBA a úspěšný trenér
seznamzpravy.cz
| 22:02 09.08.
Jedna z najväčších legiend NBA. Zomrel Don Nelson
ekonomika.pravda.sk
| 21:40 09.08.
Zemřel Don Nelson, pětinásobný šampion NBA a úspěšný trenér
sport.cz - hokej
| 21:28 09.08.
Zemřel Don Nelson, pětinásobný vítěz NBA a úspěšný basketbalový trenér
idnes.cz
| 21:26 09.08.
Vo veku 86 rokov zomrel legendárny tréner NBA a hráč Don Nelson
teraz.sk
| 21:24 09.08.
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