Nate McMillan another 2 years (Contract Extension)

[OSUBlazerfan]

jwquick Trail Blazers will sign coach Nate McMillan to a 2-year contract extension

 

[Further]

I'm good with that. Not too long, but he has earned it.

 

[MIXUM]

he has earned it

i just hope he doesnt get comfortable with playoffs on line here in the last few weeks.

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

Im not that happy with it, but no real alternatives, soooo

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

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TRAIL BLAZERS SIGN HEAD COACH NATE MCMILLAN

TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION​

New contract keeps McMillan in Portland through 2013​

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Trail Blazers signed Head Coach Nate McMillan to a two-year contract extension, it was announced today by General Manager Rich Cho.

"With his NBA and USA Basketball track record, Nate has established himself as one of the premier minds in the game of basketball," said Cho. "What Nate has accomplished in the last few years is truly remarkable and getting his contract extended was a top priority for the franchise and me."

McMillan, 46, is currently in his sixth year with the Trail Blazers after signing with the team prior to the 2005-06 season. He has a 234-239 (.495) record with the Trail Blazers and a 446-422 (.514) overall mark in 11 NBA seasons with Portland and Seattle. He is the second longest tenured Trail Blazers head coach behind only Jack Ramsay.

"I'm very excited to have the opportunity to finish what we started," said McMillan. "Portland is home for me now and I greatly appreciate the bond between the fans and this basketball team. It's a very special place to be and it's the only place I want to be.

"I want to thank all the support that I've been shown along the way, especially that of our owner, Mr. Allen, who time and time again demonstrates his commitment to this franchise and winning basketball. I also want to thank Larry Miller, Rich Cho, my coaching staff and everyone in the Trail Blazers family as we continue on this journey of bringing another championship to Portland."

He became the 15th youngest coach in NBA history to reach 400 wins with a March 12, 2010 victory at Sacramento. Fifteen days later, he earned his 191st win in Portland, passing Mike Dunleavy for third among all-time Trail Blazers head coaches.



"Over the past 12 months we have made significant investments in this team, all keenly focused on assembling the right pieces to compete this year and in the future," Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen said. "We've done that by adding Marcus, Wesley and most recently, Gerald and, now, I'm glad that after productive discussions, Nate is now committed to be our coach for two more years."

His first year in Portland marked a rebuilding season that saw the team finish with 21 wins, but McMillan developed the young talent on his roster to improve to 32 wins the next season, followed by a jump to 41 wins in 2007-08.

"Without question Nate has ascended into the upper echelon of coaches," said Trail Blazers President Larry Miller. "He's more than demonstrated his leadership and commitment to the team and this community and the time was right to demonstrate our commitment to him by extending his contract."

McMillan and the Trail Blazers vaulted to a 54-28 record in 2008-09 that earned the team a share of the Northwest Division title and landed Portland in the NBA Playoffs for the first time in six years. Portland finished the year with the best record by a Trail Blazers team since 1999-2000 and the sixth-best record in franchise history.

In 2009-10, McMillan's Trail Blazers overcame 311 games missed due to injury to finish with a 50-32 record and a second consecutive trip to the NBA Playoffs.

A member of the U.S. Men's National Team coaching staff since 2005, McMillan and Team USA took home the Gold Medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. McMillan and the coaching staff returned to the international stage in 2010 when they led a new-look USA squad to the country's first FIBA World Championship since 1994.

 

[MIXUM]

this also seems like our window.....

in 2 years Wallace will be a free agent, roy will only have 2 years left and LA will have 1 year.

basically nate is saying rebuild without me

 

[illmatic99]

I'm indifferent about this. Considering what else was out there, I guess it's not that bad. But I did want us to go in a different direction.

 

[illmatic99]

Wonder what the $$$ looked like.

He was previously one of the highest paid coaches in the league when he got his last extended contract (something like 5yrs, $30mil).

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

"IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A BLAZER!"

 

[MIXUM]

to me....

nate is the best we are gonna do

 

[Nikolokolus]

this also seems like our window.....

in 2 years Wallace will be a free agent, roy will only have 2 years left and LA will have 1 year.

basically nate is saying rebuild without me

Aren't Roy and LMA's deals are the same length? I know Roy has a player option for year five that LMA doesn't but that's it.

 

[MIXUM]

and um.... canzano said this last weekend.

another guy who knows nothing!

 

[Further]

Earlier in the season, I was wanting Nate gone. But, pulling out a winning season again, and with the players he has had available, has brought me around to being glad that he will be here another two season. I still have some big issues with Nate, but that could be said for 9 out of 10 coaches. I think Nate is in the top 25% of current NBA coaches. Good enough to keep around.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

I don't like some of his decisions, but I'm pretty sure there is no coach I would absolutely love. Especially not one that would be available.

 

[barfo]

In other news, authorities are investigating a great wailing sound emanating from Sugarland, Texas this morning.

barfo

 

[THE HCP]

GREAT NEWS! Nate thanked me for the win last night and said he wouldn't have signed without me around!

 

[Natebishop3]

Sounds about right.

 

[Mediocre Man]

In other news, authorities are investigating a great wailing sound emanating from Sugarland, Texas this morning.

barfo

Haha, now that's funny.

I'm cool with the Blazers not winning a title for at least two more years if you are

 

[MIXUM]

PaulGAllen
I'm thrilled we just signed 2-year contract with Nate McMillan http://tiny.cc/47jgw who committed to coach the Blazers for 2 more years!
1 minute ago via web

 

[crowTrobot]

this also seems like our window.....

in 2 years Wallace will be a free agent, roy will only have 2 years left and LA will have 1 year.

roy and LMA are both signed through 14/15

 

[McNicholicious]

This is good news. There really isn't that many better options out there. Nate has done very well with all of the injuries. He has done some questionable things, but overall I support him.

 

[MIXUM]

roys knees more then contract....

most have said roy at best has 2 years left

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Paul Allen pulls through again!

Nate is a class act all the way and represents the organization well. Also, I believe players want to play for him and is a selling point to attact potential free agents.

Portand Trailblazers (and Paul Allen) continue to show that they puts winning in front of finances.

Go Blazers!

 

[andalusian]

GREAT NEWS! Nate thanked me for the win last night and said he wouldn't have signed without me around!

Did you relay his words to your wife and thank her for her services?

 

[HailBlazers]

jwquick Trail Blazers will sign coach Nate McMillan to a 2-year contract extension

AWESOME! Nate is one of my local hero's for sure. Now that business is taken care of he can focus on winning a playoff series!

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Where is that Kenny Vance fan who supported his statement from a few weeks ago that Nate would NOT be back?

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

95.5 The Game broke this story 20+ minutes AFTER it was already posted here.

 

[MIXUM]

where are the canzano haters who say he knows nothing???

vance also said Allen wanted to make a splash at the deadline.

 

[THE HCP]

^I LOVE IT!

 

[RoyToy]

Lol at dipshit Kenny Vance

Good call