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NBA Magic Hire Spurs Assistant Sweeney as New Head Coach
Sweeney agreed to a four-year deal after helping San Antonio’s defense rise from 23rd to third in one season, the Magic said.
- On Monday, the Orlando Magic officially hired San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney as their 16th head coach, though he will remain with the Spurs through the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.
- President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman selected Sweeney after a 28-day search, prioritizing his defensive expertise and accountability over other candidates including Billy Donovan and Jeff Van Gundy.
- Sweeney signed a four-year deal with a one-year team option, while Spurs guard Devin Vassell endorsed the move, saying, "Definitely happy for him," and praising his impact on defensive standards.
- The Magic dismissed former coach Jamahl Mosley last month after the team surrendered a 3-1 series lead against Detroit in the first round of the playoffs.
- As Sweeney helps San Antonio prepare for the NBA Finals series beginning Wednesday against the New York Knicks, the Magic will shift focus to this month's NBA draft before the new coach joins Orlando after the championship concludes.
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The Orlando Magic has hired Sean Sweeney, currently the first assistant at the Spurs, as a new head coach, he announced on Monday. Sweeney,...
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