Don Nelson, the legendary coach of the Golden State Warriors, has passed away at the age of 86. Nelson, who played 11 of his 14 NBA seasons for the Boston Celtics, won five championship titles with four separate coaches. He is one of two coaches in league history with at least 250 wins for three different teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks, and Golden State Warriors. Nelson introduced the point forward strategy, which shifted the game from relying on large players, and his fast-pace approach was likely best seen with the Warriors teams featuring future Hall of Famers Chris Mullin, Tim Hardaway, and Mitch Richmond. 'Don Nelson was a true innovator whose influence on the game of basketball is still felt today,' said current Warriors coach Steve Kerr. 'He consistently challenged conventional thinking, experimented with different lineups and styles of play and saw possibilities in the game that others often did not.' Nelson spent 11 seasons with the Warriors over two stints and resigned from the team in September 2010 as the league's all-time leader in wins. His record was broken in 2022 by then-San Antonio Spurs coach Greg Popovich. Nelson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. The Golden State Warriors will always remember Don Nelson as a true innovator and a key figure in their history. Last result: LA Clippers 115-110 Golden State Warriors (2026-04-13). Recent form (last 5): 0W-0D-5L (LLLLL, most recent first). The Warriors are currently in a tough spot, having lost five straight games, but they will look to bounce back with a strong performance in their next matchup.