| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 9, 2026, 11 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 9, 2026, 11 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/don-nelson-nba-coach-champion-die/ |
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Don Nelson, the NBA's three-time Coach of the Year and a five-time champion, has
died at the age of 86, his family said in a statement.
"On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather
Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving
family," th...