By Justin Worsley
Apparently, the new ownership of the Golden State Warriors want a fresh start.
According to sources, Don Nelson will not be the head coach of the Warriors this season, instead being replaced by Keith Smart.
Nelson is entering the final year of his contract and will receive his $6 million salary regardless of his job status. Last season, Nelson became the NBA's all-time winningest coach.
Smart's career as a head coach has been brief. His only experience was on an interim basis in Cleveland in 2003. Smart is best known for hitting the game-winning shot in the 1987 NCAA Championship game against Syracuse while he was playing at Indiana.
Last July, Peter Guber and Joe Lacob purchased the Warriors from Chris Cohan for a record $450 million.
The new ownership is hoping Smart can help steer the ship in a better direction, towards the playoffs, where Golden State has not been since the 2006-07 season.
Nelson, 70, has a career record of 1,335-1,063 and has won three NBA Coach of the Year titles.
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