Don Nelson speaks before receiving the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award before Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Don Nelson spoke before receiving the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The ceremony occurred at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City prior to Game 2 of the NBA Finals. This championship series features the Oklahoma City Thunder facing the Indiana Pacers. The event honored Nelson's contributions to the sport during the 2025 NBA Finals, where he addressed the crowd before being presented with the prestigious lifetime achievement award in Oklahoma City.