ASK IRA: Could Magic’s Jamahl Mosley move have a Heat, Chris Quinn impact?
Q: Ira, if he doesn’t land somewhere else, the Heat should add Jamahl Mosley to their staff, since he knows how to beat the Heat (5-0 this season, 7-0 counting the preseason. Joking aside, he played the big lineups we can’t get Erik Spoelstra to play. Spo got that coach from the Grizzlies to the pace-and-space offense, so why not add a big-lineup specialist?
– Zander. A: First, it is likely that Jamahl Mosley, after the way he helped turn around the Magic, likely can do better at this stage than an assistant’s role. But there is a relationship there with Erik Spoelstra from their work with USA Basketball.
It would be ironic if Spoelstra assistant Chris Quinn were to replace Jamahl in Orlando (he should stand as a leading candidate), leaving Spoelstra with the opportunity to bring on another assistant. There could be something to be said about providing a coaching jolt to Spoelstra’s staff after consecutive 10th-place finishes . Related Articles Submit your “Ask Ira” question here!
Q: The East isn’t wide open. The competitive first round was due to teams Nos. 5-8 getting better.
The Heat got blown out of the playoffs by a similar Cleveland team that went seven games vs Raptors. The Heat should know they aren’t close . – John, Ocala.