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Frank Vogel denied comments made by Larry Bird that he begged to remain head coach of the Indiana Pacers during the morning before he was let go. Bird made those remarks during his press conference explaining the decision.

"I was OK with that. Larry's going to speak his mind. A lot of people talked to me about it who didn't like that and it's probably an inaccurate perception that I was begging him to stay. ... I fully respect Larry and the process. He knew it was going to be an unpopular move but he did what he had to do.

"I felt like we were on the verge of some big things. We stood toe-to-toe with a 56-win team. I told my team after the series that we're poised ....  I felt like I was going to be able to do that with this group. That was my only mention to Larry."

Vogel said he and Bird shared the same philosophy on how they wanted the Pacers to play.

That’s a misconception about this whole view. Larry and I have been very well aligned all the way through these six years, including the decision to try to play faster and smaller this year," Vogel said. "This is not something I was resistant to. It’s a style of play I’m going to try to implement with the Orlando Magic. ... There was a lot made about Larry vs. Frank and the differences. But throughout the whole process, we were very well aligned.

'It wasn't about difference of opinion or difference of philosophy. It was about change."

Vogel has since been hired as head coach of the Orlando Magic.

The Indiana Pacers have wanted to play at a faster pace over the past year and made a coaching change this offseason replacing Frank Vogel with Nate McMillan.

McMillan's teams as head coach have played at a slow pace, ranking 24th, 27th, 15th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 29th, 30th, 30th, and 30th.

Since 2001, there have been 95 coaches to coach an NBA team for at least one full season. McMillan ranks 92nd in terms of pace. The only teams that have played slower have been Kevin O’Neill’s Raptors, Michael Curry’s Pistons, and Mike Fratello’s Grizzlies.

The Indiana Pacers have named Nate McMillan as their head coach. 

McMillan has spent the last three seasons as Associate Head Coach for the Pacers under Frank Vogel.

"I truly believe Nate is the right coach for us at this time," said Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird. "When I heard he was interested, I got in touch with him, met with him and in our conversation I came away with all the confidence in the world in Nate to lead our franchise to where we want to go. His experience as a player, head coach and assistant coach in the NBA are valuable assets for us."

"I want to thank Larry, Herb Simon and the Pacers for this opportunity, which is a great opportunity," said McMillan. "I've been around this franchise three years and understand what the expectations are and look forward to working hard to try to meet them. We have a good team and good base to build from. I'm very anxious to get started."

The Indiana Pacers are finalizing a deal to promote Nate McMillan to head coach.

McMillan had been an assistant coach for the Pacers under Frank Vogel.

The Pacers parted ways with Vogel this offseason.

McMillan was last a head coach with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Jeff Hornacek is expected to become a candidate for the Indiana Pacers' head coaching vacancy.

ESPN's Marc Stein reports Nate McMillan and Brian Shaw are also candidates.

The Pacers parted ways with Frank Vogel at the end of the season.

The Phoenix Suns fired Hornacek midseason.

Larry Bird would like to see an improvement in the Pacers' offense.

The Indiana Pacers have parted ways with Frank Vogel.

Vogel became head coach of the Pacers in 2011.

"I know it’s not going to be a 100 percent popular move. All I think about is the franchise," said Larry Bird in announcing the move.

Bird began to consider a coaching change around the All-Star break.

Vogel led the Pacers to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2013 and 2014.

The contract of Frank Vogel with the Indiana Pacers expires at the end of this season and there's been no discussion of an extension.

Vogel became interim head coach of the Pacers in 2011, replacing Jim O'Brien.

Vogel led the Pacers to consecutive Eastern Conference Finals appearances in 2013 and 2014.

Vogel signed a multi-year extension with the Pacers in 2014.

There could be a number of teams interested in Vogel if he hits the open market.