Orlando Magic sack coach Jamahl Mosley after third straight playoff exit
The Orlando Magic have sacked head coach Jamahl Mosley after five seasons following their third consecutive first-round exit in the NBA play-offs.
The decision comes just days after the Florida-based franchise suffered a 116-94 defeat to the Detroit Pistons in a decisive Game 7 on Sunday.
Despite guiding the team to three successive post-season campaigns, the American tactician was unable to advance past the opening round.
Frustration in the play-offs
During his five-year tenure, the former assistant coach built a resilient squad that secured two division titles and three consecutive winning seasons.
He also navigated a difficult final two years, managing a roster that was heavily depleted by a litany of injuries to several key starters.
However, the recurring inability to progress in the post-season ultimately forced the franchise’s hierarchy to seek a new direction.
Weltman begins search for successor
Magic president Jeff Weltman will immediately lead the search to find a replacement capable of taking the team to the next level.
Weltman recently committed his own long-term future to the organisation, signing a contract extension shortly before the team reached the final four of the in-season NBA Cup.
The incoming head coach will inherit a squad eager to translate regular-season consistency into a deep championship run.