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RIP Don Nelson
« on: August 09, 2026, 02:55:30 PM »

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Passed away at age 86.  5 time champion as a player with the Celtics (including one of the most incredible shots in Finals history), coaching legend, and one of the more colorful characters in NBA history.

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RIP Don Nelson
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2026, 02:56:16 PM »

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Longtime Celtic with his #19 retired in the rafters.  Hall of Fame coach for a bunch of memorable teams.  And seemingly a super nice guy.  He was part of my very earliest Celtics memories from the mid 70?s teams.

Here?s one of my favorite moments from one of the great wins in team history.

https://youtu.be/Sihk0UdfBrk?is=w-vy9nSOuVyxfiOy

RIP Nellie
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« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2026, 04:08:29 PM »

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Great player and one of the many ex-Celtic coaches... RIP...
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« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2026, 07:57:49 PM »

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Coach some great teams in Milwaukee & Golden Stste but unfortunately didn?t win a title.
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« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2026, 09:54:39 AM »

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Part of championship teams in two different eras and got to finish his playing career on a title. Not many get to do this. RIP
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« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2026, 10:41:24 AM »

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For some reason, I totally forgot he was the head coach of Dream Team II in Toronto.
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« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2026, 01:57:33 PM »

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Quote from: Donoghus on August 10, 2026, 10:41:24 AM
For some reason, I totally forgot he was the head coach of Dream Team II in Toronto.

That team gets forgotten a lot. They were the first team after the original, so comparisons were inevitable.  Right or wrong, they were seen as lesser show boaters.
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« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2026, 03:28:47 PM »

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One of my childhood favorites.  I liked a lot of the role players and Nelson was one of the most reliable.  Loved the foul shot.
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« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2026, 09:29:35 PM »

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Read something today that there are now only nine living players with numbers retired.
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Quote from: aefgogreen on August 10, 2026, 09:29:35 PM
Read something today that there are now only nine living players with numbers retired.

Tried to do it off the top of my head and got stuck on 8. Big 3, Cous, Satch, KG, Max, PP.

It?s probably obvious but can?t get it.

Just got it. Cowens.
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Quote from: Neurotic Guy on Yesterday at 06:31:18 PM
Quote from: aefgogreen on August 10, 2026, 09:29:35 PM
Read something today that there are now only nine living players with numbers retired.

Tried to do it off the top of my head and got stuck on 8. Big 3, Cous, Satch, KG, Max, PP.

It?s probably obvious but can?t get it.

Just got it. Cowens.

Cooz has outlived a whole generation. 
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Quote from: Redz on Today at 10:27:33 AM
Quote from: Neurotic Guy on Yesterday at 06:31:18 PM
Quote from: aefgogreen on August 10, 2026, 09:29:35 PM
Read something today that there are now only nine living players with numbers retired.

Tried to do it off the top of my head and got stuck on 8. Big 3, Cous, Satch, KG, Max, PP.

It?s probably obvious but can?t get it.

Just got it. Cowens.

Cooz has outlived a whole generation.

He actually just turned 98 over the weekend.
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