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Don Nelson's Legacy in Basketball | Dallas Mavericks News
Don Nelson, basketball’s ultimate innovator and legend, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy etched in NBA history. With over 2,300 games coached and 1,300 wins—second all-time—he was a three-time Coach of the Year and one of the game’s greatest minds. A five-time champion as a player with the Celtics, he later transformed franchises as a coach and GM, notably building Dallas’ dynasty by drafting Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash. Nowitzki himself praised Nelson for launching his career and shaping his style, while Nelson’s son Donnie followed in his footsteps, drafting Luka Dončić and Jalen…
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