Warriors mark Nellie Night with Don Nelson patch at Chase Center

Steph addresses crowd pregame to explain tribute

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

"He's second on the all-time list of wins in NBA history, he was my coach back in 2009... he was an icon in the NBA fami Via @NBA on X

What happened: Steph addresses the crowd pregame to explain the uniform addition. The tribute recognizes Nelson's work around the Bay Area club.

Why it matters: The address ties the patch to Nelson's standing in the NBA family. The ceremony puts

What to watch: The patch is set for its first scheduled appearance with the game still to start.

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