The New Jersey Nets picked up the option on the contract of head coach Lawrence Frank and will now discuss an extension for the first-year head coach.

"We plan on negotiating with him to see if we can do a long-term contract," Nets president Rod Thorn said.

The 33-year-old Frank has made it clear that he is happy with his job and would like to remain there, even if his honesty and enthusiasm may have compromised his bargaining leverage some.  

"I love to coach and I love our guys," Frank said. "This is what you want to do for the rest of your life."