Upon first meeting Jamahl Mosley, his initial appearance tells a great deal about why the Orlando Magic hired him as their 15th head coach in franchise history.
The Magic put a great amount of stock in length and the 6-foot-8 Mosley certainly fits the pattern that brought players like Jonathan Isaac, Mo Bamba and others to Orlando.
It’s not about the physicality of Mosley’s length that stands out in a coaching role, however. It’s the former Dallas Mavericks’ assistant coach’s ability to reach and connect with players that ultimately brought him to Orlando.
