Hall of Fame NBA Coach and Celtics Champion Don Nelson Dead at 86 ...Saudi Arabia

"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," they shared in a statement, per ESPN. "Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories."

"A basketball innovator. A Mavericks legend. An impact that will never be forgotten. We mourn the passing of former Mavericks head coach Don Nelson and celebrate a life that left an incredible mark on our franchise and the game of basketball. Rest in peace, Nellie," the Mavericks posted.

But before his time leading the teams, he played on the Boston Celtics for 11 seasons, going on to win five NBA titles. The team retired his No. 19 jersey in 1978.

He finished with a regular-season record of 1,335-1,063 as well as a 75-91 postseason record. When he retired, he held the record for the most wins ever, but it was broken by  San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich in March 2022.

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