Don Nelson Chosen For Lifetime Achievement Award From NBCA

**ProSportsEdge** · 06-10-25, 03:30 AM

Originally posted by Mr KLC

Don Nelson has been selected for the 2025 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced via a press release (Twitter link).

Nelson is already a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as one of only two coaches in NBA history to lead three teams to at least 250 wins. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, the NBCA president, said via a statement that Nelson was also one of the league’s greatest innovators.

“History has already reflected Don Nelson’s staggering contributions as a cutting-edge innovator and visionary of the NBA game. Back in the ’80s and ’90s, he made teams adjust to historic pace, liberal 3-point shooting, inverted offense, and disruptive defensive schemes. All this while establishing himself as one of the most compelling personalities in all of professional sports. I’m certain that Chuck Daly would agree that our beloved ‘Nellie’ is most deserving of this prestigious recognition.”

Nellie was way ahead of the game. Cool to see him getting his flowers.

**Mr KLC** · 06-10-25, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by ProSportsEdge

Nellie was way ahead of the game. Cool to see him getting his flowers.

I loved those Bucks teams of the 80's. Always came up a little short because of the Celtics and Sixers. The Warrior teams later on were a must watch when they were on TNT.

**ProSportsEdge** · 06-11-25, 04:08 AM

Originally posted by Mr KLC

I loved those Bucks teams of the 80's. Always came up a little short because of the Celtics and Sixers. The Warrior teams later on were a must watch when they were on TNT.

Facts. Those Bucks teams had heart but ran into buzzsaws. Nellie’s Warriors though—pure chaos and entertainment every time.

**Mr KLC** · 06-11-25, 08:45 PM

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