Speaking with reporters during his end-of-season media availability, Atlanta Hawks president and general manager Travis Schlenk announced that the Hawks had agree to make 56-year-old Nate McMillan the team’s next head coach.
Per GM Travis Schlenk: The @ATLHawks have reached an agreement with head coach Nate McMillan.#BelieveAtlanta— Bally Sports: Hawks (@HawksOnBally) July 5, 2021
McMillan had been Atlanta’s interim head coach since March 1, when the Hawks decided to part ways with current Indiana Pacers assistant coach Lloyd Pierce after two-plus seasons with the team.
A head coach for the Pacers prior to joining Atlanta’s staff last November, McMillan’s extensive experience both as a player and coach allowed him to right a sinking ship in the Southeast.