Memorial Page for Don Nelson
American former NBA player and head coach
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Emoria lights a memorial candle in memory of Don Nelson.
Emoria
August 11th, 2026
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1971-72 season, NBA game, Don Nelson battling for rebound in a Celtics v Knicks game at Boston Garden.
Tom Heinsohn, Jo Jo White, Em Bryant and Don Nelson 1970
Don Nelson Dallas International Film Festival
American basketball player Don Nelson during his tenure on the Boston Celtics
Don Nelson
Wilt Chamberlain of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1969 NBA World Championship Series
Don Nelson, University of Iowa basketball player
Golden State Warriors head coach Don Nelson during a home game against the Phoenix Suns. The Suns won 154-130.
Phil jackson v don nelson knicks v celtcs 1972
Biography
Don Nelson (* May 15, 1940 in Muskegon; † August 9, 2026) was an american former NBA player and head coach. He was 86 years old. His education included Rock Island High School and University of Iowa. He was awarded the NBA Coach of the Year Award.
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Don Nelson. Forever remembered.