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"The way game is played today, that is how Don Nelson did the game back then" - Hardaway on "Nelly's" impact on basketball
Saying Don Nelson was ahead of his time is an understatement. "Nellie" introduced small-ball offense, a widely used concept in basketball that favors skilled players over traditional positions.
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"I never had a great point guard before" - Don Nelson on how good Tim Hardway was with the Warriors
Tim Hardaway and Don Nelson had that connection during their days with the Golden State Warriors. Nellie, a coach ahead of his time who loved explosive and quick offense, and "Tim Bug," one of the ...