Magic, Spurs Assistant Sean Sweeney Are Finalizing Deal to Make Him Their Head Coach, AP Source Says
- On Friday, the Orlando Magic finalized an agreement to hire San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Sean Sweeney as their next head coach, according to multiple media reports.
- Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman selected Sweeney over experienced candidates Billy Donovan and Jeff Van Gundy, replacing Jamahl Mosley who was dismissed after five seasons and three consecutive first-round playoff exits.
- Known as a defensive strategist, Sweeney helped the Spurs improve their defensive rating to 110.4, ranking third league-wide, and previously worked with stars including Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Blake Griffin, and Luka Doncic.
- Through the end of the season, Sweeney remains with the Spurs as they face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night.
- At 41, this marks Sweeney's first NBA head coaching role after 13 seasons as an assistant, inheriting a Magic roster featuring young talent like forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
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"Poached mid conference finals is insane", "He knows the script" - NBA Fans Stunned Over Magic’s Timing in Pulling Sean Sweeney Away From Spurs Staff
The Orlando Magic have started their offseason plan early, poaching San Antonio's assistant coach, Sean Sweeney, while the Spurs are set for a Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals.
Magic hiring Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney as their new head coach
The Magic have chosen their next head coach. Spurs associate coach Sean Sweeney is finalizing a deal to move to the Sunshine State after the conclusion of the postseason and join Orlando, according to multiple reports.
After five years with the Orlando Magic, Jamahl Mosley had to leave because he had never gone beyond the first round of the playoffs. Franz Wagner's team has now chosen a successor.
San Antonio Spurs associate coach takes job in Orlando
San Antonio Spurs associate coach Sean Sweeney has agreed, in principle, to become the next head coach of the Orlando Magic at the end of the Silver and Black’s current playoff run, ESPN reports. The 41-year-old Sweeney, whose basketball IQ and experience developing defensive talent have made him one of the hottest names in the […] The post San Antonio Spurs associate coach takes job in Orlando appeared first on San Antonio Current.
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theorlandonews.netReports: Magic pick Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney as next head coach
San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney is set to become head coach of the Magic, edging out two veteran finalists to replace Jamahl Mosley in Orlando.
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