Don Nelson

The legendary coach passed away at the age of 86, leaving a legacy that included the invention of "small ball," the point-forward position, and the European revolution. "The parquet was an experimental laboratory for him."

The legendary player and coach, who won five championships as a player, has passed away at the age of 86. Nelson ranks second in all-time NBA coaching wins and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.

The basketball world says goodbye to one of the most influential and colorful figures in history, who won five championships as a player and recorded a magnificent coaching career that was ahead of its time.