Nate McMillan another 2 years (Contract Extension)

[Wheels]

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.

co-signed.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Haha, now that's funny.

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

Well it's only been over three decades since they won a title, so I'm guessing Blazer fans are OK with another two years.

 

[THE HCP]

Well it's only been over three decades since they won a title, so I'm guessing Blazer fans are OK with another two years.

Wow, a different coach would bring us a title?

 

[PapaG]

Very good news. The yearly contract, while it may have made sense to both parties, did nothing for stability within the organization.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Wow, a different coach would bring us a title?

According to MM

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Lakers, Heat, Utah, etc. etc. would all be going after Nate if he didnt sign an extension with us. So those of you who are against Nate must have more knowledge about what makes a good coach then some of the best basketball GM's and execs in the world.

We should be thankful for the job he's done and greatful that he truley wants to be a Trail Blazer for many more years.

 

[jlprk]

SHEEEEEEEEEEEEET
Another 2 years of exasperation.

highest-paid NBA coach when signed, something like $5-7M per year...
now becomes about $10M...
2 years from now, $15M...

One of the better coaches in the NBA? Prove it. Win your first Blazer series...then do it every year.

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!

Sure would be nice, maybe BEFORE he gets the big bucks??

 

[MAS RipCity]

Here's an exclusive interview Nate did with blazers.com
Play Video

 

[oldmangrouch]

So, Nate is on board for the lock-out season, and the first year of the new CBA. Once the team has a chance to see how the landscape has changed, *maybe* we will see a course correction in 2013.

 

[The Professional Fan]

Great news. He's earned it, and there aren't any better options out there, IMO. Pretty simple.

 

[BBert]

I'm ambivalent. I have no idea "what else is out there." I doubt anyone else here does either. In theory, Cho and Co. should know what else is out there, available coaching talent wise, so I hope they are correct that Nate is the best choice for this franchise right now.

Now, let's win some freaking games!

 

[MIXUM]

In 4 weeks this can look like a great move or a really bad one. If the blazers miss the playoffs.... This will look like a loooooooooong 2 year deal.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

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

Dude, he was talking to your wife!

 

[The_Lillard_King]

In 4 weeks this can look like a great move or a really bad one. If the blazers miss the playoffs.... This will look like a loooooooooong 2 year deal.

No way Blazer miss the playoffs. So great move.

 

[mgb]

Lakers, Heat, Utah, etc. etc. would all be going after Nate if he didnt sign an extension with us. So those of you who are against Nate must have more knowledge about what makes a good coach then some of the best basketball GM's and execs in the world.

We should be thankful for the job he's done and greatful that he truley wants to be a Trail Blazer for many more years.

That was a rumor started by his agent.

Wow, not near the whining I thought I'd see when I heard they had sign Nate for two more years. I'm kind of disappointed.

Good move by the Blazers!

 

[B-Roy]

In 4 weeks this can look like a great move or a really bad one. If the blazers miss the playoffs.... This will look like a loooooooooong 2 year deal.

Well, you can fire coaches in the NBA without penalty besides money, so really, it's just PA's money that will go to waste.

 

[Ed O]

I'm ambivalent. I have no idea "what else is out there." I doubt anyone else here does either. In theory, Cho and Co. should know what else is out there, available coaching talent wise, so I hope they are correct that Nate is the best choice for this franchise right now.

Now, let's win some freaking games!

This is exactly how I feel.

Ed O.

 

[OddEnormous]

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

Totally agree, as long as you're into 53 win seasons and first round playoff knock outs, this is the guy.

He was born to lead this franchise.





I'm am now more certain than ever this franchise has no balls.

 

[OddEnormous]

Lakers, Heat, Utah, etc. etc. would all be going after Nate

So you're you're saying we fucked ourselves over twice today?

 

[OddEnormous]

One of the better coaches in the NBA? Prove it. Win your first Blazer series...then do it every year.

People love regular season wins.

 

[RISE WITH IT]

NOOOOOOO!

 

[e_blazer]

The only thing I'm sad about is that by not getting a new coach we're missing out on the two month honeymoon period before certain posters start calling the new guy an assclown and demanding another new coach. Other than that, I'm good with Nate.

 

[Mediocre Man]

According to MM

Not according to MM. Just that Nate will not win it. No need whatsoever to continue with him.

 

[Klinky]

I am pretty disappointed by this. I am tired of Nate's antics. Besides some other things I could highlight, the fact that he seems to struggle when our talent is healthy doesn't bode well unless we plan on being chronically injured for the rest of his tenure.

 

[jlprk]

That's right. If we remain chronically injured, he's the best coach. If we get a roster we can count on, he's lost about what to do. He's a great underdog coach, but he won't win many playoff series in his career. He's the anti-Phil. Jackson has always had top talent and knows what to do with it. McMillan excels with scraps left from injured talent.

 

[mgb]

Come on how long have we had a healthy team for Nate to really be judged by? Usually the team just gets use to the new/healthy players and then there is a injury so I think this is a bogus claim.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

That's right. If we remain chronically injured, he's the best coach. If we get a roster we can count on, he's lost about what to do. He's a great underdog coach, but he won't win many playoff series in his career. He's the anti-Phil. Jackson has always had top talent and knows what to do with it. McMillan excels with scraps left from injured talent.

When has Nate had a season coaching the Blazers where he has had top talent and not performed?

edit: DOH-mgb beat me to it

 

[OddEnormous]

Come on how long have we had a healthy team for Nate to really be judged by? Usually the team just gets use to the new/healthy players and then there is a injury so I think this is a bogus claim.

He's been an NBA coach for 10 years and has 1 playoff series victory.

In his 2 playoffs series with the Blazers, the team has been blown out in over 50% of their games.

My only gripe is that the extension wasn't for 25 years. We can not let this piece of gold get away.

 

[mgb]

He's been an NBA coach for 10 years and has 1 playoff series victory.

In his 2 playoffs series with the Blazers, the team has been blown out in over 50% of their games.

My only gripe is that the extension wasn't for 25 years. We can not let this piece of gold get away.

You didn't answer my question. I find that odd when you quote me and then don't even bother replying to anything I said.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Blazers G Andre Miller on Nate: "I think I know a good coach from a coach that’s not so good. He definitely teaches the game the right way''


So this is a quote form Andre Miller . . . not really known as a kiss ass or media friendly or anything like that. In fact I think it is safe to say either Andre speaks his mind or remains silent.

Pretty knowledgeable and credible source if you ask me.