Tag: Steve Clifford
Steve Clifford compares Brandon Miller’s IQ to Tracy McGrady
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford believes that rookie Brandon Miller processes the game just like Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady did with the...
Steve Clifford thought Hornets ended preseason with an unacceptable level of physicality
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford talked to reporters about the team’s lack of physicality after Thursday’s 127-99 preseason home loss vs. the Boston...
Steve Clifford: “To me, this is the most talented team I’ve ever coached”
Steve Clifford is already calling this 2023-24 Charlotte Hornets group the most talented team he’s had as a head coach. (via WCNC): “To me, this is...
Steve Clifford impressed by Brandon Miller’s basketball IQ
As the Charlotte Hornets gear up for their upcoming training camp, head coach Steve Clifford couldn't help but express his admiration for rookie Brandon...
Steve Clifford talks Hornets’ offense: “This team was built to run”
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford recently discussed what he likes about his team’s offense and areas where they can improve. (via Roderick Boone/The Charlotte...
Steve Clifford on Mark Williams: “I’m projecting now, he’ll be our starting center”
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford is confident that center Mark Williams will take a major step forward during his sophomore year. (via Steve Aschburner/NBA.com): NBA.com:...
Aaron Gordon: “I think what was interesting in my first six years in Orlando,...
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon says that he learned a lot of valuable wisdom from his past coaches with the Orlando Magic. (via Denver Nuggets): Vinny...
Steve Clifford, Hornets eyeing to win more in wake of LaMelo Ball’s desire to...
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford made it known in his Monday exit interview that in order for the club to have LaMelo Ball...
Steve Clifford in shaky HC spot for Hornets in wake of Michael Jordan’s ownership...
At the side of the Charlotte Hornets, Steve Clifford is also facing uncertainty regarding his head coaching security to the team. Per Jake Fischer of...
Steve Clifford on Hornets: “We are playing no defense. Not one guy”
The battle between the two bottom Eastern Conference teams ended with the Hornets losing in overtime to the Pistons (141-134). Charlotte's head coach Steve Clifford...
Steve Clifford: “That call was the biggest call of the game”
On Wednesday night, the Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford challenged the referee’s call, but the play stood after a replay review. The Brooklyn...
Steve Clifford: “We haven’t played enough lineups together”
Injuries have prevented the Charlotte Hornets from getting a clear sense of what works and what doesn’t, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer....
Steve Clifford on Kai Jones: “He’s tough, he’s a terrific athlete, he’s got a...
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford discussed the underrated abilities of 2nd year big man Kai Jones following his solid performance (9 points, 12...
Charlotte Hornets have a new coach
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Steve Clifford has agreed to a deal to return as the Charlotte Hornets head coach. Clifford, one of...
Steve Clifford is a candidate for the Hornets
According to Marc Stein, Steve Clifford, who coached the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets from 2013 until 2018, has emerged as a candidate to become the next...
