Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson criticizes Mavericks' trade of Luka Doncic to Lakers, wearing Doncic's Nike shoes in protest during his lifetime achievement award ceremony.

Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson was in attendance for Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night, and he had a message. Nelson, who was just announced as the winner of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award,

Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson was not a fan of the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic — and chose his footwear for Game 2 of the NBA Finals accordingly

Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson is clearly not a fan of how the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Dončić earlier this year, and he found a novel way of expressing his disapproval.

Nelson revealed he'll be honored with the 2025 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award and shared that he plans to wear Luka Doncic's signature sneakers in silent protest of the midseason trade that sent the Slovenian star from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nelson is being presented with the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award prior to Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday.