Dirk Nowitzki trauert um Don Nelson, seinen ersten NBA-Trainer
Die NBA verliert eine ihrer Ikonen. Don Nelson, der als erster NBA-Trainer für die deutsche Basketballlegende Dirk Nowitzki tätig war, ist verstorben. Seine Familie gab seinen Tod am Sonntag bekannt. Nelson, ein Spieler mit fünf NBA-Meisterschaften, wurde 86 Jahre alt.
„Am Sonntagmorgen ist unser geliebter Ehemann, Vater, Großvater und Urgroßvater Don Nelson im Schoß seiner liebevollen Familie friedlich in Gottes Arme heimgekehrt“, teilte seine Familie mit. Das Statement wurde vom NBA-Reporter Marc Stein veröffentlicht. „In seiner letzten Woche wurde er von Freunden und Familie mit Liebe umgeben. Sie genossen das Geschenk seiner Freundschaft und ließen gemeinsam kostbare Erinnerungen wieder aufleben.“
Dirk Nowitzki mourns Don Nelson, his first NBA coach
The NBA is mourning the loss of one of its pioneers. Don Nelson, who served as the first NBA coach for German basketball icon Dirk Nowitzki, has passed away. His family announced his death on Sunday. Nelson, a five-time NBA champion as a player, was 86 years old.
"On Sunday morning, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully returned to God in the presence of his loving family," the family's statement read, as published by NBA reporter Marc Stein. "During his final week, he was surrounded by love from friends and family. They cherished the gift of his friendship and relived precious memories together."
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