Nate McMillan: Pacers' Job Right Opportunity

New mentor says he's learned from two previous head coaching stints as well as assistant positions to prepare him for Pacers' job.

Nate McMillan’s Tuesday introduction as the Indiana Pacers’ new head coach provided insight on how he’s changed from previous coaching jobs to what he’ll expect from his next team.

After Pacers president Larry Bird made the formal announcement that he had hired McMillan, a top assistant to Frank Vogel in Indiana the past three years, the new head coach insisted it wasn’t a job that he pursued.

Bird acknowledged he was unsure of McMillan’s interest until the Sacramento Kings asked for and received permission to speak to the assistant. When McMillan returned from…