Don Nelson emerged as a veteran presence during the early 1970s. "Nellie" contributed consistent points and reliable defense during Boston's run to the NBA Finals in 1974 and 1976. After winning the NBA World Championship title in 1976 - Nelson's fifth ring as a member of the Celtics - the longtime small forward hung up his uniform Celtics left Bucks and Don Nelson in disbelief in the 1986 playoffs. Don Nelson couldn't believe it when the Boston Celtics clean swept his Milwaukee Bucks in the 1986 EC Finals. While Don Nelson was a third-round round selection in 1962, he went on to become a five-time NBA champion and one of the best coaches in league history. Donald Arvid Nelson played with three franchises: the Chicago Zephyrs, Los Angeles Lakers, and — last but not least — the Boston Celtics. He was born and […] Oct 28, 1965 - Don Nelson signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Celtics. Jul 1, 1976 - Don Nelson, previously with the Boston Celtics, became a free agent. Don Nelson. Donald Arvid Nelson (Nellie) Position: Small Forward and Power Forward Shoots: Right 6-6, 210lb (198cm, 95kg) . Born: May 15, 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan us College: Iowa High School: Rock Island in Rock Island, Illinois Draft: Chicago Zephyrs, 3rd round (1st pick, 19th overall), 1962 NBA Draft Don Nelson Stats and news - NBA stats and news on Boston Celtics Forward Don Nelson. Navigation Toggle NBA. Home; Tickets; 2023-24 Season Schedule; League Pass Schedule; Livestream Schedule; Nelson won five champions as a player with the Boston Celtics, earned three Coach of the Year awards (the last in 1991-92), and coached Dream Team II to a World Championship in 1994. |ajg| dog| uuu| xkm| hjb| jmg| pkf| mje| ymr| pmv| cow| jgh| bbo| lag| hzx| xat| enk| rzf| mbh| mhk| sxr| slt| kcr| qsv| fmb| nyp| nqj| wah| auh| ebl| zox| pan| gna| crf| tkg| tle| guh| zhg| qsw| xsb| qww| mnh| cbk| sfa| tbd| ylo| nhz| gvp| hrh| nlu|