Nate Mcmillan

Drafted 30th overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1986 NBA draft, Nate McMillan spent his entire 12-year playing career with the team, establishing himself as a formidable defensive presence. In the 1986-87 season, McMillan set an NBA rookie record for assists in a single game with 25. He later led the NBA in steals per game during the 1993–94 season and earned two selections to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1994 and 1995. Known as ‘Mr.

He then took the helm as Head Coach for the Portland Trail Blazers from 2005 to 2012, where he guided the team to a 50-win season despite numerous player injuries, showcasing his ability to maximize team performance under challenging circumstances. Continuing his distinguished coaching career, McMillan served as an Assistant Coach for the U.S. National Team, contributing to pivotal international successes. He helped secure a bronze medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championship, followed by two Olympic gold medals in 2008 in Beijing and 2012 in London.

He joined the Indiana Pacers as an Assistant Coach from 2013 to 2016 before being promoted to Head Coach, a role he maintained from 2016 to 2020. Under his leadership, the Pacers achieved a remarkable feat of four consecutive playoff appearances. In 2020, McMillan joined the Atlanta Hawks as an Assistant Coach, quickly ascending to Interim Head Coach in 2021 before being named Head Coach, where he remained until 2023. During his time with the Hawks, he orchestrated an impressive eight-game winning streak in 2021 and guided the team to the Eastern Conference finals, marking a significant turnaround and injecting new energy into the franchise.

Currently, McMillan continues to apply his extensive coaching expertise as an Assistant Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, a position he has held since 2024.