Steph Curry, Dirk Nowitzki, NBA community mourn Hall of Famer Don Nelson, dead at 82

A number of NBA legends and teams, including Stephen Curry, Dirk Nowitzki, Luka Dončić and more, issued statements in honor of Don Nelson, who died Sunday at age 82.

Stephen Curry, if you remember, was no sure thing. Six teams passed on him in the draft. There were questions about his size. About his playmaking ability. About his ankles. Warriors coach Don Nelson (left) was instrumental in bringing Stephen Curry to Golden State. But he had one big, boisterous, influential fan: Don

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic paid tribute to the late Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson after his passing on Sunday.

His family announced the passing of the five-time champion as a player on Sunday

The NBA world mourns the loss of one of the winningest coaches in league history and a five-time champion as a player with the Celtics.

Basketball Hall of Famer Don Nelson has died at 86, his family said in a statement. His legacy will be remembered as a head coach and a player.

NBA coaching pioneer, Hall of Famer Don Nelson dies at 86  USA Today

Don Nelson Cause of Death: NBA mourns as five-time champion and Hall of Fame coach dies at 86  MARCA