NBA legend Don Nelson wears Luka Doncic shoes to protest ‘tremendous mistake’ by Mavericks

NBA legend Don Nelson wears Luka Doncic shoes to protest ‘tremendous mistake’ by Mavericks

Hall of Fame coach uses lifetime achievement award ceremony to call out Dallas front office over controversial Lakers trade

Don Nelson poses for a photo after receiving the 2025 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award during the first half during game two of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. (Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)

Dec 23, 2024; Dallas, Texas; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) checks the scoreboard during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at the American Airlines Center. (Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)

Former general manager Don Nelson speaks to the media before game two between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. (Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images)