Dave McMillan
Tri-Cities Blackhawks Head Coach | NBA Coach | Minnesota Basketball Coach
Dave McMillan was born on December 24, 1886, in New York City. He spent many years coaching college basketball before joining the Tri-Cities Blackhawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
McMillan became head coach of the Blackhawks for the 1950-1951 season. He coached 23 games and finished with a 9-14 record before the team made a coaching change.
The Tri-Cities coaching job became McMillan’s only head coaching position in the BAA or NBA.
Coach McMillan passed away in July 1963 at the age of 76.
- Overall Coaching Record: 9-14
Coaching Career
Dave McMillan started the 1950-1951 season as head coach of the Tri-Cities Blackhawks after Red Auerbach left the franchise.
McMillan coached 23 games and went 9-14 before he was replaced. John Logan briefly served as player-coach and went 2-1 before Mike Todorovich took over for the remainder of the season.
The Blackhawks finished with a 25-43 record, placed fifth in the Western Division, and missed the playoffs.
McMillan’s 23-game stint became his only head coaching experience in the NBA.
Notable Players Coached
- Frankie Brian
- 2× NBA All-Star (1951, 1952)
- 2× All-NBA Second Team (1950, 1951)
- Dike Eddleman
- 2× NBA All-Star (1951, 1952)