Tag: Steve Clifford
Steve Clifford on JT Thor: He’s such a hard worker
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford thought that JT Thor ended the 2023-24 season with a solid all-around performance during yesterday’s 120-110 road win...
Steve Clifford: The grind of a season at 62 is a lot tougher for...
Here’s Steve Clifford on what led him to step down as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets (will coach their remaining 2023-24 regular season...
Steve Clifford steps down as Hornets coach, accepts front office role
Steve Clifford is set to step down as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets at the conclusion of the season, transitioning into a front...
Steve Clifford: Younger players’ readiness challenges coaches and management alike
Upon assuming the role of Charlotte Hornets' coach last season, Steve Clifford inherited a team that had already encountered challenges in its rebuilding journey....
Steve Clifford upset by Hornets’ lack of fight in blowout loss to Atlanta
Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer notes that Saturday's blowout loss in Atlanta was particularly concerning for Hornets head coach Steve Clifford. Despite experiencing...
Steve Clifford: Cade Cunningham hurt us with his solid pick-and-roll play
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford thought that his group couldn’t stop Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham in pick-and-roll during Monday’s 114-97 road loss...
Steve Clifford: Miles Bridges takes no plays off
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford raved over Miles Bridges’ nonstop competitiveness after Saturday's 110-99 home win vs. the Brooklyn Nets (24 points/10 rebounds/4...
Jeff Peterson: Cliff’s the best
New Charlotte Hornets executive vice president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson says that he’s excited to be back around head coach Steve Clifford (worked...
Steve Clifford stresses the importance of daily improvement for young players
Seth Curry, Cody Martin, and Nick Richards have joined the growing list of injured players for the Charlotte Hornets, sitting on the bench in...
Steve Clifford: “Trying to win every game is a big thing”
Despite facing injuries and accumulating losses, Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford remains committed to competing in the remaining 21 games of the season...
Steve Clifford on Vasilije Micic: “He’s a talented player”
Vasilije Micic had limited playing time during his rookie season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but his role has expanded since being traded to...
Steve Clifford: Vasilije Micic knows how to finish a game
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford is a huge fan of Vasilije Micic’s clutch play and guard skills (averaging 11.0 PPG/2.0 RPG/6.0 APG/52.0% FG/42.9%...
Steve Clifford reacts to new-look Hornets go 2-0
The Charlotte Hornets (12-41) have embarked on a rare 2-0 winning streak this season, clinching a 111-102 victory over the Indiana Pacers. This success comes...
Steve Clifford talks Nick Smith Jr.’s career night: “Hopefully this can be the beginning...
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford praised rookie Nick Smith Jr.'s confidence/work ethic following Saturday’s 102-95 home loss vs. the Denver Nuggets (career-high 19...
Steve Clifford: Hornets are struggling with doing the hard things
Here's Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford making a long point about the importance of defense following this past weekend’s 123-117 home loss vs....
