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Magic coaching candidates (Dusty May?) after Jamahl Mosley's exit
TL;DR
The Orlando Magic have fired head coach Jamahl Mosley after five seasons following a first-round playoff exit. The team is now seeking new coaching candidates to lead them forward.
Key points
- Orlando Magic fired Jamahl Mosley after five seasons
- Team suffered three straight first-round playoff eliminations
- Magic have promising players like Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner
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The Orlando Magic have fired Jamahl Mosley after five seasons, per multiple reports.
After the team's first-round NBA playoff exit to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, Orlando has decided to go in another direction with its head coaching job. The team has suffered three straight first-round eliminations.
With stars like Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane to build around, the Magic should attract some top-flight NBA coaching candidates to replace Mosley. Who could take on the Orlando job?
We've compiled a few names that make sense to finally help get the Magic over the first-round playoff hump.
Billy Donovan
The former Chicago Bulls coach is a Florida legend after leading the Gators to two NCAA titles. He briefly joined Orlando in June 2007 as its head coach before getting cold feet and returning to Florida. Could a second time be the charm? Donovan has some NBA success from his stints with the Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Tom Thibodeau
Could Thibodeau be a candidate in Orlando? While he's 68 and could be nearing retirement, the veteran NBA coach knows how to maximize an NBA roster. We're curious if the Magic could give him his final NBA stop.
Q&A
Why did the Orlando Magic fire Jamahl Mosley?
The Orlando Magic fired Jamahl Mosley after three consecutive first-round playoff eliminations.
Who are potential candidates to replace Jamahl Mosley as head coach?
The Orlando Magic are expected to attract top NBA coaching candidates, but specific names have yet to be confirmed.
What impact does Jamahl Mosley's firing have on the Orlando Magic's future?
Firing Mosley opens the door for a new coaching strategy that could help the Magic progress beyond the first round of the playoffs.