Nelson had second-most coaching wins in NBA history Won five titles with Boston Celtics in 1960s and 70s Helped develop stars Steph Curry and Dirk Nowitzki Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, died on Sunday. He wa...
Source: [Guardian US](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/09/don-nelson-legendary-coach-and-five-time-nba-champion-as-player-dies-at-86)