Jason Kidd honors Don Nelson following his passing

Jason Kidd was among many in the basketball community to remember legendary coach Don Nelson, who died on August 9 at the age of 86. Nelson was the second-winningest coach in NBA history, known for his time with the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and Dallas Mavericks. Kidd, although he never played for Nelson, recalled him as a mentor and paid tribute on social media, calling him a 'coaching genius' and a 'great person.' Other NBA players, including Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic, also acknowledged Nelson's impact on the game and the lives he touched throughout his career.

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