Nate McMillan has a Rainier sized challenge waiting for him this season.  

His best player is in contract talks and no agreement appears to be reached anytime soon, as the sides are very far apart on their figures.

McMillan also has a very young and inexperienced roster, with Allen and the still young Rashard Lewis being his key veteran players.  

With his young core, Sonic management expects McMillan to lead his squad into the playoffs, which will be highly difficult in the crowded west.