Pacers coach Jim O'Brien is entering the final year of his contract, but isn't worried about things he can't control.

"It's not something that I've really thought about a lot," O'Brien said. "(It) doesn't necessarily mean it's not a factor, but it's not something within my control.

"I think I was brought here to help grow a team in the direction of a champion. I think that we're doing a good job of that."

O'Brien, who is 72-92 in his two seasons with Indiana, isn't likely to get an extension before the 2009-10 campaign begins.

The coach added that he expects to see an improvement from the team on both sides of the floor this fall.

"I think you'll see significant improvement in both of those guys at both ends of the court," O'Brien said. "I think the fact our team, the majority of our team we'll have back, will be guys that played with us last year. I think all those are significant improvements and I think Danny continuing to improve on both ends of the court will be a significant factor."