Larry Bird reiterated what he said back in December today that coach Jim O?Brien will return next season.
Bird, speaking during his season-ending press conference at Conseco Fieldhouse, said O?Brien is part of the team?s rebuilding process.
The Pacers lost 50 games in 2009-10, their seventh-worst showing ever.
"The plan we had in mind, we just didn't get it done," Bird said. "If you're going to go to the playoffs, obviously we've got to get better."
Bird said he expected to be active pursuing trade opportunities during the off-season.