The Orlando Magic fired Jamahl Mosley on Monday after they blew a 3-1 lead and lost to the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs. Billy Donovan is one of the most frequently mentioned candidates for the vacancy. [1]
Donovan recently stepped down as Chicago Bulls coach after a six-year tenure, and CBS Sports said a possible return to Orlando would be "at least a little bit awkward" because of his history with the franchise. [1]
Donovan coached Florida to back-to-back national titles, winning the second on April 2, 2007, before he reaffirmed his commitment to the Gators three days later. CBS Sports framed the potential pairing with Orlando as "Why a Billy Donovan-Magic pairing isn't that simple: Inside his messy history with Orlando." [1]
The Magic now begin their search for a new head coach after the playoff collapse and Mosley's dismissal, with Donovan's name likely to stay near the top of the list. [1]