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Magic's coach in his rookie season (1979-1980) was Paul Westhead. Westhead was in his first year of NBA coaching as the Lakers won the NBA championship that season.

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Paul Westhead (1979-1981), Pat Riley (1981-1990), Mike Dunleavy (1991), and Del Harris in the 1995-1996 season when he made a comeback attempt.

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Bill Russell

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