Don Nelson, former Warriors coach, passes away at 86
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:08 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Don Nelson, the former head coach of the Golden State Warriors, has died at the age of 86. Nelson coached the team from 1988 to 1995 and had a second stint from 2006 to 2010, compiling 277 regular-season wins. He is renowned for being the second-winningest coach in NBA history with 1,335 victories. The Warriors organization released a statement honoring Nelson's innovation and impact on the franchise, highlighting his unforgettable moments, including leading the 'We Believe' team that upset the Dallas Mavericks in 2007. No details regarding the circumstances of his passing have been disclosed.
- •Nelson coached the Warriors two separate times.
- •He achieved 1,335 total wins in his coaching career.
- •He is the second-winningest coach in NBA history.
- •The Warriors praised his lasting influence on basketball.
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors’ Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr among franchise legends to pay respects to Don Nelson after his passing
- 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — Two-time Warriors head coach, Don Nelson, Dead Aged 86
"Don Nelson passed away at 86 years old. Numerous Warriors legends paid their respects to the second-most-winningest coach in NBA history.
"Former Golden State Warriors head coach Don Nelson has sadly passed away at the age of 86
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 7:13 PMWarriors’ Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr among franchise legends to pay respects to Don Nelson after his passing
Don Nelson passed away at 86 years old. Numerous Warriors legends paid their respects to the second-most-winningest coach in NBA history.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 7:08 PMTwo-time Warriors head coach, Don Nelson, Dead Aged 86
Former Golden State Warriors head coach Don Nelson has sadly passed away at the age of 86
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