What happened: The Hall of Fame coach died Aug. 9 at 86. Past and present members of the organization reflected on Don Nelson's influence across two Golden State tenures.
Why it matters: Nelson connected two defining Warriors eras, from Run TMC to the 2007 “We Believe” playoff run. That 2007 team became the first No. 8 seed to beat a No. 1 seed in a seven-game series.
By the numbers: Nelson coached Golden State for 11 seasons across two stints, from 1988-95 and 2006-10, and won 422 regular-season games with the franchise.
What to watch: Golden State's memorial band will debut when the upcoming season begins.