WIRE — Don Nelson, a five-time NBA champion as a player with the Boston Celtics and one of the winningest coaches in league history, has died at the age of 86. Nelson's family announced his death on Sunday. He won five NBA championships with Boston between 1966 and 1976, with the Celtics later retiring his No. 19
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