Background
Nelson, Donald Arvid was born on May 15, 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States.
Nelson, Donald Arvid was born on May 15, 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States.
Student, University Iowa.
Player, National Basketball Association teams, Chicago Zephyrs, 1962-1963; player, National Basketball Association teams, Los Angeles Lakers, 1963-1965; player, National Basketball Association teams, Boston Celtics, 1965-1976; from assistant to head coach, Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association, 1976-1987; also director player personnel, Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association executive vice president, part owner, Golden State Warriors, National Basketball Association, Oakland, California, 1987-1995; member, National Basketball championship teams, 1966, 68, 69, 74, 76; head coach, Golden State Warriors, 1988-1995; head coach, New York Knicks, since 1995; coach, Dream Team II, 1994; coach, general manager, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas, 1996.
Married Joy Wolfgram, June 19, 1991. Children: Julie, Donn, Christie, Katie, Lee.