After the season, the Atlanta coach will have a family discussion to see whether he still has "that fire" to coach again the next year. (AP) ATLANTA — Nate McMillan, the head coach of the Hawks, refuted a story quoting unknown sources on Friday by stating that he has no plans to step down in the middle of the season. The Athletic said that McMillan is thinking about quitting before the season is over, but McMillan insisted it is untrue. We need to get ready for a race, McMillan added. "Look, I'm here to coach this year, and I've spoken to a lot of people, but the things that were published, look, we're trying to get our guys healthy and make a run at the playoffs again (governor)