The Enduring Legacy of "Nellie Ball" Don Nelson's passing at 86 marks the end of an era in basketball, but his influence on the sport will be felt for generations to come.
His unorthodox coaching style, dubbed "Nellie Ball," prioritized speed and agility over traditional notions of size and strength.
This approach was ahead of its time when Nelson first implemented it with the Milwaukee Bucks in the late 1970s, but today's NBA is a testament to his forward thinking vision.