SAN FRANCISCO – Former Warriors coach Don Nelson will add another accolade to his already impressive resume on Sunday evening.

The Hall of Fame coach and general manager will receive the 2025 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Basketball Coaches Association before Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder.

“Chuck was an absolute genius in all facets of the game and life. I’m glad I had the opportunity to coach against him, learn from him, and benefit from his knowledge,” Nelson said in a press release from the coaches association. “To say that I’m deeply touched to receive an award that bears his name would be an understatement. This is special.”

The award’s selection committee includes legendary coaches such as Phil Jackson, Gregg Popovich, Lenny Wilken

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