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Sean Sweeney’s arrival as Orlando’s new head coach brings a defensive-first philosophy straight from his Spurs roots, where he helped build a top-three defense — a stark contrast to the Magic’s 12th-ranked defense last season. While his approach echoes his predecessor Jamahl Mosley’s, Sweeney’s mission is to inject fresh energy and a distinct identity into the roster, demanding buy-in from players during training camp. He’s laser-focused on fundamentals as the foundation for success, stressing that championship pressure is earned through relentless effort, not handed out. With a shared history — including assistant roles with Dallas, where Sweeney temporarily replaced Mosley — their coaching DNA is familiar, but Orlando needs Sweeney to carve out his own path. The Magic’s offensive leap from 27th to 18th last year came at the cost of defensive intensity, and Sweeney’s challenge is to strike the perfect balance — turning defense into a weapon while keeping offense sharp — to propel the team to its next level.

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