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Remembering the man who changed modern basketball

NPR | By Jeffrey Pierre,
Justine Kenin, Juana Summers
Published August 11, 2026 at 4:37 PM EDT

As a manager, Don Nelson changed the game of basketball. He died Sunday at the age of 86. We remember his legacy with longtime basketball reporter Mack MacMullan.

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Jeffrey Pierre
Jeffrey Pierre is an editor and producer on the Education Desk.
Justine Kenin
Justine Kenin is an editor on All Things Considered.
Juana Summers
Juana Summers is a host of NPR's All Things Considered.
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