Don Nelson is an American former professional basketball player and head coach who represented the United States of America both as a player and a coach. Don Nelson is a three-time NBA Coach of the Year and a two-time NBA All-Star Game head coach.
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Don Nelson commenced his basketball career at Rock Island and proceeded to play college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes of the University of Iowa. Don Nelson was later drafted by the Chicago Zephyrs in the third round of the 1962 National Basketball Association Draft.
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Why is Don Nelson in the Hall of Fame?
Don Nelson is in the Hall of Fame due to the fact that he is the coach with the most wins in the history of the National Basketball Association and he is regarded as one of the top ten coaches in the history of the National Basketball Association.
What does Don Nelson do now?
Don Nelson is not involved in any active activity since his retirement in 2010 and he lives on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
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