Donald Arvid Nelson (born May 15, 1940) is an American former professional basketball player and head coach. Nelson is second all-time in regular season wins of any coach in NBA history, with 1,335 (he held the record for most wins for almost 12 years before he was surpassed by Gregg Popovich in 2022). He coached the Milwaukee Bucks, the New York Knicks, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Golden State Warriors. After an All-American career at the University of Iowa, Nelson won five NBA championships playing with the Boston Celtics, with his number 19 retired by the franchise in 1978. More about Don Nelson
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His unique brand of basketball is often referred to as "Nellie Ball". A coaching innovator, Nelson is credited with, among other things, pioneering the concept of the point forward, a tactic which is frequently employed by teams at every level today. He was named one of the Top 10 coaches in NBA history.In total, we tracked 396 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Don Nelson (Don Nelson Autograph 1969 Topps Basketball #82 PSA/DNA Guarantee Signed Pop(11)) was sold in October 2021 for $300.00 while the cheapest item (Don Nelson Autographed Parquet Floor Boston Celtics) found a new owner for $0.01 in February 2010. The month with the most items sold (8) was August 2019 with an average selling price of $7.00 for an autographed item of Don Nelson. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in March 2019 with $154.58 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.25 was April 2008. In average, an autographed item from Don Nelson is worth $17.99.
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Spurs' Gregg Popovich becomes third coach in NBA history to win 1,300 regular se (03/28/21): Popovich is now just 36 wins away from passing Don Nelson for the most regular season wins all time
Seton Hall basketball: As Georgetown visits, a special sneaker moment for Anthon (02/12/19): Seton Hall vs. Cancer Night takes on special meaning for the freshman guard. Also: 3 keys to beating the Hoyas in another high-stakes home game.
Scout Nelson goes for 43 points, sets single-game school record for scoring (01/22/19): You can scout Scout all you like.
Don Nelson interviews Peter Billingsley (03/08/15): Don Nelson interviews Peter Billingsley
Don Nelson interviews Shirley Hemphill (03/08/15): Don Nelson interviews Shirley Hemphill
Don Nelson interviews Peter Billingsley (03/2015): Don Nelson interviews Peter Billingsley
Don Nelson's changing hair through the years (11/2014): Don Nelson is a big part of the rich history here at Channel 13
Famous Rockettes give kicking lesson to Don Nelson (09/2014): The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes is coming to Houston in December
Don Nelson interviews actress Jessica Alba (08/2014): Don Nelson interviews actress Jessica Alba about her new movie "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For"
The Quest star talks to Don Nelson about the new show (07/2014): Houston-native Shondo Blades is one of the five men and seven women taking part in the competition that combines physical strength with an imaginative realm full of ogres, dragons and a battle between peace and chaos.
Don Nelson talks to star of 'The Little Mermaid' (06/2014): The Little Mermaid has come to Houston
Don Nelson chats with star of 'War Horse' (05/2014): Actor Caden Douglas talks about what to expect from the show
Author Don Nelson on Bethany history: 5 things you probably didn't know (03/2014): Local author Don Nelson shares lesser-known facts about the history of Bethany from his latest book, "Bethany: A Community in Transition."
Author Don Nelson explores Bethany's history with new book (02/2014): Don Nelson will introduce "Bethany: A Community in Transition" at Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6.
How to win on the road according to NBA's winningest coach Don Nelson: NBA Insid (01/2014): The retired coach says it's not rocket science when it comes to finding road victories. Simply take care of the details, take fewer chances, and success will follow.
Writer, producer Don Nelson dies at age 86 (09/2013): Screenwriter, film producer and musician Don Nelson passed away Tuesday at age 86. Nelson contributed to over 200 episodes of the long-running sitcom The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet . read more
EXCLUSIVE: Don Nelson and Michelle Edmonds on the Beaver Creek Fire (08/2013): On Monday night Don Nelson reported from downtown Ketchum in his Idaho Wildfire Report.
Jimmy Kimmel chats one-on-one with Don Nelson (02/2013): Jimmy Kimmel kick-started his career on Comedy Central's "The Man Show" with Adam Carolla.
Reggie Miller y Don Nelson en Salón de la Fama de la NBA (09/2012): SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (AP) Reggie Miller no fue siempre el nombre más celebre en su familia. El viernes por la noche, fue la máxima estrella en el mayor grupo e ingresar al Salón de la Fama del baloncesto en medio siglo.
Don Nelson Wanted to Coach Minnesota Timberwolves (08/2012): Don Nelson, the winningest coach in NBA history, will be formally inducted into the National Basketball Hall of Fame September 7. Since retiring from the NBA two seasons ago, the 72 year-old Nelson has been living on the Hawaiian islands with his wife, Joy, and their three dogs.
Today's 6 Don Nelson interviews Michelle Edmonds about Community Baby Shower (07/2012): Don Nelson sits down with Michelle Edmonds to talk about Community Baby Shower, now it its 6th year supporting Treasure Valley families.