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Jalen Suggs apologizes to Magic fans after playoff exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:38 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Jalen Suggs apologizes to Magic fans after playoff exit

Summary

Jalen Suggs issued a heartfelt apology to Orlando Magic fans during Media Day on September 29, following the team’s early playoff elimination. The Magic lost a 3-1 lead in their opening round series against the Detroit Pistons, marking their third consecutive early exit in the playoffs. Suggs expressed his eagerness to improve and redeem himself for both the team and the city, acknowledging his personal disappointment in the team's performance. In response to the playoff loss, the Magic fired head coach Jamahl Mosley and hired Sean Sweeney as his replacement. Suggs averaged 11.1 points in the playoffs, down from his regular season average of 13.8 points, with a noticeable decline in shooting efficiency.

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By the Numbers

•Suggs apologized during Media Day on September 29.
•Magic lost a 3-1 playoff series lead to the Pistons.
•This marks the third year in a row the team exited early.
•Sean Sweeney is the new head coach after firing Jamahl Mosley.
•Suggs had a significant drop in shooting efficiency during playoffs.

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The Orlando Magic’s 2025-26 season ended in disappointing fashion as they choked away a 3-1 lead in their opening round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons . It marked the third consecutive season that the Magic were eliminated in the opening round, and Jalen Suggs made sure to apologize to the fans during Media Day on Monday, as per Brandon […] The post Magic news: Jalen Suggs sends out heartfelt apology to Orlando fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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