Jamahl Mosley facts for kids
| Orlando Magic | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 6, 1978 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| High school | Rancho Buena Vista (Vista, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Colorado (1997–2001) |
| NBA Draft | 2001 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2001–2005 |
| Coaching career | 2005–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2001 | Petroleros de Salamanca |
| 2001–2003 | Victoria Titans / Giants |
| 2003–2004 | Baloncesto León |
| 2004 | Korihait |
| 2005 | Seoul Samsung Thunders |
| As coach: | |
| 2005–2007 | Denver Nuggets (player development) |
| 2007–2010 | Denver Nuggets (assistant) |
| 2010–2014 | Cleveland Cavaliers (assistant) |
| 2014–2021 | Dallas Mavericks (assistant) |
| 2021–present | Orlando Magic |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jamahl Malcolm Mosley (born October 6, 1978) is an American professional basketball coach. He is currently the head coach for the Orlando Magic team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before becoming a coach, he played college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes. He also played professionally for four seasons in other countries.
Mosley started his coaching journey in 2005. He worked as a player development coach for the Denver Nuggets. Later, he became an assistant coach for the Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Dallas Mavericks. In 2021, after seven years with the Mavericks, Mosley was hired as the head coach for the Orlando Magic.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Jamahl Mosley was born on October 7, 1978, in Milwaukee. He was the second child of James and Deborah Mosley. When he was 6, his parents divorced. At age 13, he moved to San Diego with his mother and brother.
Mosley went to Rancho Buena Vista High School. There, he was named the California Interscholastic Federation Player of the Year in 1997. This award recognized him as the best high school player in California.
Jamahl Mosley's Playing Career
Mosley played college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes. In 2000, he was chosen for the third-team All-Big 12. This meant he was one of the top players in his college conference.
His professional playing career began in 2001 in Mexico. He played for Petroleros de Salamanca. After that, he joined the Victoria Titans in Australia's NBL. In 2002, he won the Best Sixth Man award. This award goes to the best player who usually comes off the bench.
In 2003, Mosley signed with Baloncesto León in Spain. He played there for one season. He then played for Korihait in Finland and the Seoul Samsung Thunders in South Korea. He finished his playing career in 2005.
Jamahl Mosley's Coaching Journey
Mosley started his coaching career in 2005 with the Denver Nuggets. He worked as a player development coach and scout. This role helps players improve their skills. In 2007, he was promoted to an assistant coach.
From 2010 to 2014, Mosley was an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He then joined the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant coach in 2014. In 2018, he became the Mavericks' defensive coordinator. This meant he was in charge of the team's defense.
On April 2, 2021, Mosley got a chance to be an acting head coach. This happened when the main coach, Rick Carlisle, was out due to illness. Mosley led the Mavericks to a 99–86 victory against the New York Knicks.
On July 11, 2021, the Orlando Magic officially named Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach. He has been leading the team since then. On March 12, 2024, Mosley signed a 4-year extension with the Magic. This shows the team believes in his leadership.
Coaching Success with the Orlando Magic
As the head coach of the Orlando Magic, Jamahl Mosley has helped the team grow. In the 2021–22 season, the Magic were still building their team. They won 22 games and lost 60. The next season, 2022–23, they improved, winning 34 games and losing 48.
The 2023–24 season was a big step forward for the Magic under Mosley. They finished first in their division, winning 47 games and losing 35. This success led them to the playoffs, where they played in the first round. In the 2024-25 season, the Magic continued to perform well, winning 41 games and losing 41, and again made it to the first round of the playoffs.
Overall, as of the end of the 2024-25 season, Mosley has coached the Magic in 328 regular season games. He has led them to 144 wins and 184 losses. In the playoffs, his record is 4 wins and 8 losses.
Personal Life
Jamahl Mosley is married and has three children.
See also
In Spanish: Jamahl Mosley para niños
