Last week Don Nelson became the winningest coach in NBA history to little fanfare, when his struggling Warriors topped the bottom feeding Timberwolves.
Don Nelson isn’t in the Hall of Fame. He isn’t even in the discussion. This is probably because he has coached 10 teams that finished with fewer than 40 wins. His current squad won’t even win 30.
So who is this guy? When you Google “Don Nelson” the search engine suggests the following terms:
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That’s a pretty hilarious list, and one that accurately represents the complicated legacy of Don Nelson. What else do you expect from a guy who had to be told not to drin ...
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Article written by Beckley Mason
Don Nelson May Not Be in the Hall of Fame, But He’s an All-Timer
Posted: 17th April 2010 by Beckley Mason in NBAComments Off on Don Nelson May Not Be in the Hall of Fame, But He’s an All-Timer