NBA: Ranking all 30 head coaches ahead of the 2017-18 season

MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 27: Head coach David Fizdale of the Memphis Grizzlies speaks to the media prior to Game Six the Western Conference Quarterfinals game against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 27, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 28: Nate McMillan the head coach of the Indiana Pacers reacts to a a foul in the final minute of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 28, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

27. Nate McMillan, Indiana Pacers

Nate McMillan has a lot of the same problems that Fred Hoiberg has. His roster is too talented to sneak into the playoffs as the seventh seed. Some would argue that Nate has a top 10 NBA player on his roster in Paul George.

The year before McMillan took over in Indiana, Frank Vogel took a nearly identical team to a season with three more regular season wins, and forced a Game 7 in the first round of the playoffs. In 2017, McMillan and the Pacers were swept in the first round by the greatest player on earth and the rest of the Cavs.

Heading into 2018, Nate’s roster has gotten noticeably worse by losing a top 15 player in exchange for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. You might see his face looking like the picture above a lot more.

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