Magic Hire Spurs Assistant as Next Head Coach: Report
Summary
The Orlando Magic have hired Sean Sweeney, currently an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs, as their new head coach. Sweeney will finish the Spurs’ playoffs before starting with the Magic, replacing Jahmal Mosley, who was fired after five seasons.Key Facts
- The Magic were eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
- Jahmal Mosley was the Magic’s head coach for five seasons before being fired.
- Sean Sweeney serves as an assistant coach with the Spurs, focusing mainly on defense.
- Sweeney helped improve the Spurs from 28 wins last season to 62 wins this season.
- The Magic considered Jeff Van Gundy and Billy Donovan for the job before choosing Sweeney.
- Sweeney has previously worked as an assistant coach with the Mavericks, Pistons, Bucks, and Nets.
- He will remain with the Spurs through their current playoff run before joining the Magic.
- The Spurs are competing in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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