Pelicans Hire Jamahl Mosley As Head Coach
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Key Points:
- The New Orleans Pelicans have officially hired Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach on a five-year contract, replacing interim coach James Borrego.
- Pelicans executive VP Joe Dumars praised Mosley for his leadership, professionalism, and ability to develop young talent while fostering a tough, disciplined, and team-oriented culture.
- Mosley was previously fired by the Orlando Magic after five seasons, where he compiled a 189-221 record and led the team to three playoff appearances but failed to advance past the first round.
- The Pelicans see similarities between their current situation and Orlando’s in 2021 when Mosley took over a struggling team and gradually built a strong defensive squad.
- The coaching search delayed by interest in Mosley included other candidates like Rajon Rondo and Darvin Ham, and the Pelicans now join Orlando, Chicago, and Portland as teams still without head coaches.