Background
Nelson, Donnie was born on September 10, 1962. Son of Don Nelson.
professional sports team executive
Nelson, Donnie was born on September 10, 1962. Son of Don Nelson.
Graduate, Wheaton College, Illinois, 1986.
Regional scout Milwaukee Bucks, 1984—1986. Assistant coach Golden State Warriors, 1986—1994, Phoenix Suns, 1994—1997. Assistant coach, director player personnel Dallas Mavericks, 1998—2002, acting head coach, 2001, 2002, president basketball operations, since 2002, general manager, since 2005.
Assistant coach Lithuanian National Team, since 1990. Scout at World Championships United States of America Basketball, Toronto, Canada, 1994. Founder Global Games, Dallas.
Honorary ambassador League of Industries. Chief advisor Chinese National Basketball Team.
Founder Assist Youth Foundation (now combined with Heroes), 2002.
Married Lotta Nelson. Children: Christie, D.J.