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Indiana Pacers: 3 qualities to look for in the new head coach

By Luke Parrish

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 15: Head Coach Nate McMillan of the Indiana Pacers watches his team in the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 15, 2019 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 Justin Casterline/Getty Images) (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 15: Head Coach Nate McMillan of the Indiana Pacers watches his team in the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 15, 2019 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 Justin Casterline/Getty Images) (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 09: (L-R) General manager Kevin Pritchard, Victor Oladipo #4 and head coach Nate McMillan of the Indiana Pacers look on during the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers during the 2019 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 09: (L-R) General manager Kevin Pritchard, Victor Oladipo #4 and head coach Nate McMillan of the Indiana Pacers look on during the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers during the 2019 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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Assistant coaches will help with this one, but a head coach that can elevate his players and hone their skills is crucial. As I mentioned before, Myles Turner is still young with plenty of upside. Finding a head coach that can take his game to the next level and utilize him on both ends will make Turner and the team better.

Domantas Sabonis is now an All-Star and the NBA is on notice. He has all of the talent to become a top-tier big man in the league if he continues his growth. Oladipo has not looked like himself since returning from injury but he can still be a dominant scorer on the offensive end. Mix in the late-season rise of T.J. Warren in the bubble and the Pacers have all of the pieces to win.

Developing their players and bettering their strengths only makes them more dangerous. The Pacers would be smart to hire a head coach with a track record of developing young talent and making the most of his stars.

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