Former Mavericks coach Don Nelson stages Luka Dončić trade protest at NBA finals

• Hall of famer wears Doni sneakers while picking up award

• Nelson calls trade to Lakers a tremendous mistake'

Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson was not a fan of the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doni - and chose his footwear for Game 2 of the NBA finals accordingly.

Nelson arrived for the news conference announcing him as the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award winner, wearing a pair of Doni's signature Jordan Brand sneaker. The reason: He was showing Doni - who he called my dear friend" - support.

As a matter of fact, I want everybody to know I'm wearing Luka's shoes, his new shoes from Nike that just got on the market," Nelson said. I'm wearing them in protest for the trade from Dallas. Tremendous mistake by the Dallas franchise to trade him and I want everybody to know that."