Former Buff Jamahl Mosley hired as Pelicans head coach
Jamahl Mosley has been hired as the new head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans. He previously coached the Orlando Magic for five seasons, leading them to three consecutive playoff appearances. Mosley will work to develop a young roster that includes players like Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III.
- ▪Jamahl Mosley has been hired by the New Orleans Pelicans as their head coach.
- ▪He previously spent five seasons as the head coach of the Orlando Magic.
- ▪Mosley has a career record of 189-221 as an NBA head coach.
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