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Don Nelson Slams Mavericks for Trading Luka Doncic

6/9/2025

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Former NBA coach Don Nelson, at 85, passionately condemned the Dallas Mavericks for trading away Luka Doncic while accepting the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award in Oklahoma City. Wearing Doncic's new Nike shoes as a bold statement, he underscored the significance of keeping star players and honoring their contributions to the game.

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Former NBA coach Don Nelson, at 85, passionately condemned the Dallas Mavericks for trading away Luka Doncic while accepting the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award in Oklahoma City. Wearing Doncic's new Nike shoes as a bold statement, he underscored the significance of keeping star players and honoring their contributions to the game.