The Orlando Magic made head coach Jamahl Mosley the autumn man for his or her newest postseason failure.
Orlando confirmed Monday it fired Mosley after it blew a 3-1 lead in its best-of-seven collection in opposition to the Detroit Pistons within the first spherical of the playoffs.
Magic launch assertion after firing Jamahl Mosley
“We’re grateful to Jamahl [Mosley] for all he is achieved for the Orlando Magic,” Orlando president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman stated, per the team website. “We recognize his management and optimistic contributions he made as a head coach. Whereas this was a tough resolution, we really feel it is time for a brand new voice and contemporary perspective. We want Jamahl and his household nothing however one of the best.”
Mosley, 47, wasn’t stellar, going 189-221 within the common season and 7-12 within the playoffs in 5 seasons in Orlando. The group went 45-37 within the common season in his ultimate 12 months.
The coach, nonetheless, helped the Magic turn out to be a related participant within the Jap Convention. He guided Orlando to a few straight playoff appearances over the previous three seasons. Earlier than his arrival, the membership had not reached the postseason for the reason that 2019-20 season. It hasn’t reached the second spherical of the playoffs for the reason that 2009-10 season.
