Don Nelson
Don Nelson
Donald Arvid "Don" Nelsonis an American former NBA player and head coach. He coached the Milwaukee Bucks, the New York Knicks, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Golden State Warriors...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth15 May 1940
CityMuskegon, MI
CountryUnited States of America
american-coach capable gonna
If we're gonna win, we have to play up to and beyond our potential. We're capable of doing that.
american-coach aware came early game situations talked
I always came early an talked philosophies and game situations with Red. I don't even know if he was aware of what he was doing for me.
build committed deal develop
He committed to a long-term deal so we were able to build around him and develop what we have today.
exactly information needs next year
He just needs a lot of information and he'll get that over the next year or two. You'll really find out exactly what you have probably in two years.
camp football miss month next training
He will miss training camp and the first month of next season. This is very important to them.
michael
We wanted to say Michael was a superstar, but he really wasn't,
fun hour miles team
We would play a team that's one hour away 300 miles away from home. That would be fun.
dime dreams gratifying help luckiest man people position someday tyler
Scotty, I couldn't take a dime from you. He said he was the luckiest man in the world. I'm in a position to help people. You don't know how gratifying it is to see somebody's dreams come true. I know a lot of people and I can help Tyler and I don't want a dime. He said someday I want him to give back the way I am.
coach intend left next year
I've still got a year left on my contract, and I intend to be back next year to coach.
I've always been able to go to him,
best team
This is the best team in basketball. They have a better team than the L.A. Lakers.
best team
This is the best team in basketball, ... They have a better team than the L.A. Lakers.
cares losses michael player problem takes
The only problem for Michael Finley as a player is that he cares too much. He takes losses too hard.
anyone blue coached helped high lead recognized testament
I never coached anyone going to Vanderbilt. We're a Blue Ribbon-awarded high school, recognized by the president. It's a testament to our school, and Massey helped lead the way.