NBA : 5 underrated coaches this season

Nate McMillan - Indiana Pacers

Indians Pacers have surprised everyone this season under McMillan's tutelage

The Indiana Pacers' head coach is at the center of probably the best underdog story in the NBA this season. According to various experts, the Pacers were projected to win a maximum of 32 games this season following the Paul George trade and Jeff Teague's exit in free agency.

The Pacers have benefited immensely from the improved play of Victor Oladipo, who should be making one of the All-NBA teams on the strength of his superstar-level stat line of 23.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.2 steals and 0.8 blocks per game. However, the lion's share of plaudits for the Pacers' current 40-28 record must go to the former Blazers head coach.

The Pacers are ranked 11th in offensive and defensive ratings and 10th in net ratings at a healthy differential of 2.0 points per 100 possessions. Youngsters Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner have developed their games significantly this season, while Darren Collison is having the most efficient shooting season of his career.