A new era in Orlando Magic history is about to begin.
Jamahl Mosley takes over as head coach after the franchise made two playoff appearances in three years under Steve Clifford. Big things aren’t expected from Mosley in his first season, but in Orlando history, some coaches have exceeded expectations.
In what will be a two-part series, we’ll be looking back on the five best debuts by Magic coaches and the five worst in terms of wins and losses. Interim head coaches will not be included.
Here’s a look at the Orlando coaches who did the best in their first seasons: