Nelson's biggest success were with the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1980s, when they were overshadowed by the Lakers and Celtics. His record was spotty since then, but he appears to be thriving in Dallas. Still, a man of his intellect should know better. And if he believes that's going to help him win, he's wrong. The only thing that is, is that he gets his name in the papers.
People are crazy.
Auerbach, it should be noted, rushed from his Boston Garden loge seat onto the court during a 1983 altercation with Philadelphia. Tom McEachin covers the NBA for the Standard-Examiner.