Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson dies Sunday, prompting tributes and condolences across the NBA. Warriors-related figures are among those responding publicly, including Golden State coach Steve Kerr and player Steph Curry, along with other Warriors greats mentioned by outlets covering the news.
The reports describe a broad wave of reactions from NBA players and coaches, reflecting Nelson’s long-standing presence in the league and the influence he had on multiple teams and generations. While the outlets largely focus on the same central fact—Nelson’s death and the community’s immediate response—they vary mainly in which specific individuals they highlight. Some accounts emphasize Warriors figures such as Kerr and Curry, while others frame the story more generally as league-wide mourning and note that multiple teammates and coaches have shared remarks.
Taken together, the coverage portrays Nelson’s passing as a moment of collective remembrance within basketball, with public reactions appearing quickly from prominent current and former NBA personnel.
