What happened: The Hall of Famer won three NBA Coach of the Year awards and five championships as a player. His family said Nelson was surrounded by loved ones Sunday.
Why it matters: Nelson helped revive Dallas after taking over in 1997, laying the foundation for its rise into a contender. His tactical innovations helped move pace-and-space concepts into the NBA mainstream.
By the numbers: Nelson retired with 1,335 coaching wins, now second-most in NBA history, and a .557 career winning percentage.
What to watch: The tribute begins at 12 p.m. Monday on DLLS Sports.