More sad news came out of the National Basketball Association (NBA) this morning; with the news that Don Nelson; the acclaimed coach of the Golden State Warriors, had passed away at the age of 86. A storied player with the Boston Celtics; it was in head coaching that Nelson really made his name in; with an innovative and unique personality setting him apart from the other head coaches of his time.
And it was probably his tenure with the Golden State Warriors in the early-nineties that brought him his greatest fame; when he managed the legendary 'Run TMC' trio of Chris Mullin; Tim Hardaway & Mitch Richmond that torched the league with their explosive; run-and-gun style. He was also one of the longest-serving coaches with the best track record; usurped only by other legendary coaches such as Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs.
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