Don Nelson
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Records
Don Nelson's accolades are a testament to his enduring impact on basketball. As a player, he won five championships with the Celtics, a feat few can match. As a coach, he earned three Coach of the Year awards and set the all-time wins record, a mark that stood for over a decade. His induction into the Hall of Fame in 2012 was a fitting recognition of his contributions to the game.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Inducted as a coach
Number retired
Jersey #19 retired by the Boston Celtics
Top 10 coaches in NBA history
Named one of the Top 10 coaches in NBA history
Records & Feats
All-time NBA wins record
Held the record for most coaching wins in NBA history from 2010 to 2022
Only coach with 1,000+ wins and championships as a player
Only individual in NBA history to achieve this feat