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Stephen Curry honors Don Nelson before Warriors' preseason game against Lakers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 3:58 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Stephen Curry honors Don Nelson before Warriors' preseason game against Lakers

Summary

Stephen Curry honored late coach Don Nelson before the Golden State Warriors' preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center on October 6, 2026. The Warriors debuted a new jersey featuring a memorial patch for Nelson, who passed away in August. Curry mentioned Nelson's significant impact on his career and recognized his basketball legacy. As of the second quarter, the Warriors are leading the Lakers, with Curry contributing 11 points.

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•Warriors hosted the Lakers for the preseason opener on October 6, 2026.
•Curry delivered a tribute to Nelson before the game.
•The Warriors wore jerseys featuring a patch in memory of Nelson.
•Curry has 11 points as the Warriors lead in the second quarter.
•Nelson coached Curry during his early NBA career.

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3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors’ Stephen Curry pays heartfelt tribute to Don Nelson before preseason game vs. Lakers

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The Golden State Warriors hosted the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center on Tuesday to open their preseason schedule. The Warriors debuted their new jersey featuring a patch commemorating the late Don Nelson , who passed away in August. Nelson will always be remembered in Golden State, where he had two stints, including engineering the Warriors’ […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry pays heartfelt tribute to Don Nelson before preseason game vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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