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    Don Nelson

    American NBA player and head coach

    For other people named Don Nelson, see Don Nelson (disambiguation).

    Nelson in April 2012

    Born (1940-05-15) May 15, 1940 (age 84)
    Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
    Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
    Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
    High schoolRock Island (Rock Island, Illinois)
    CollegeIowa (1959–1962)
    NBA draft1962: 3rd round, 17th overall pick
    Selected by the Chicago Zephyrs
    Playing career1962–1976
    PositionSmall forward
    Number44, 20, 19
    Coaching career1976–2010
    1962–1963Chicago Zephyrs
    1963–1965Los Angeles Lakers
    1965–1976Boston Celtics
    1976Milwaukee Bucks (assistant)
    1976–1988Milwaukee Bucks
    1988–1995Golden State Warriors
    1995–1996New York Knicks
    1997–2005Dallas Mavericks
    2006–2010Golden State Warriors
    As player:

    As coach:

    Points10,898 (10.3 ppg)
    Rebounds5,192 (4.9 rpg)
    Assists1,526 (1.4 apg