...CA - NOVEMBER 16: Monta Ellis #8 of the Golden State Warriors stands near his head coach Don Nelson during the game against the Sacramento Kings on November 16, 2006 at Oracle Arena in Oakland...

Golden State Warriors' Don Nelson signals a play during an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009...

In this photo Oct. 4, 2009 photo, Golden State Warriors head coach Don Nelson barks at players during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Los...

Golden State Warriors head coach Don Nelson, left, talks with guard Monta Ellis (8) in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves during...

Golden State Warriors' Don Nelson argues with referees in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns...

...Feb. 21, 2009, file photo, Golden State Warriors' Stephen Jackson (1) looks to pass as coach Don Nelson looks on behind him during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma...

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 30: Head coach Don Nelson of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA game on...

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 20: Stephen Jackson #1 and Head Coach Don Nelson of the Golden State Warriors talk during the game against the New York Knicks on November...

Golden State Warriors head coach Don Nelson directs his players during an NBA basketball shootaround,Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Nelson...

Golden State Warriors head coach Don Nelson speaks with the media after an NBA basketball shootaround,Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, in Oakland, Calif...

Golden State Warriors head coach Don Nelson, center, speaks with the media after an NBA basketball shootaround,Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, in Oakland...

Golden State Warriors head coach Don Nelson signals as his team plays the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball...

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Keith Smart, filling in for head coach Don Nelson, directs the Warriors against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game...

Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson instructs his team from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game in...

OAKLAND, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Chris Webber #4 of the Golden State Warriors talks with head coach Don Nelson during a timeout during an NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks on February 17, 1994 at...