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Orlando Magic Fire Jamahl Mosley — Who Could Replace Him?

Orlando Magic Fire Jamahl Mosley — Who Could Replace Him?

Summary

The Orlando Magic fired their head coach Jamahl Mosley after losing their first-round NBA playoff series to the Detroit Pistons. The team is looking for a new coach to lead their young talent, with Billy Donovan and Tom Thibodeau as possible candidates.

Key Facts

  • The Magic lost a 24-point lead in Game 6 and ultimately lost the series 4-3 to the Pistons.
  • Orlando has exited in the first playoff round for the third year in a row.
  • Coach Jamahl Mosley was fired on Monday after facing criticism throughout the season.
  • The Magic had been expected to compete in the Eastern Conference but were held back by injuries and internal issues.
  • There were public tensions between Mosley and star player Paolo Banchero.
  • Billy Donovan, recently stepped down as Chicago Bulls head coach, is a leading candidate for the job.
  • Donovan has history with Orlando, having turned down a coaching offer in 2007 to remain in college basketball.
  • Tom Thibodeau is another possible candidate, known for improving struggling teams like the New York Knicks.
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