Steve Clifford rumors
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11 Dec 21
James Plowright: Kupchak on why Clifford was chosen “Early on in the process we leaned towards candidates with experience… We knew defensively we needed to wrap it up a little bit… Some other “Areas” that need to be improved. Clifford brought us a long way in his 4 years”
Rod Boone: Steve Clifford said he expects to play the same kind of uptempo offensive style the #Hornets have used the past two seasons. He also knows expectations are much greater than they were previously and he’s fine with that. “The NBA is all about winning in the playoffs. That’s it.” pic.twitter.com/ekKRRGJYmk
James Plowright: Clifford on the Hornets roster “I’m in the beginning stages of study, one thing you learn in this business you don’t guess… You have to study, become an expert on the team and make a plan to be successful”
James Plowright: Clifford on how he’s changed as a coach “I’ve coached a lot more games, I worked with another management team, I learned a lot from that… This league has changed greatly, the way we’re playing on both ends of the floor has changed.”
James Plowright: Clifford “When I left here, frankly, it was time. I’d been here 5 years, we went two years in a row without making the playoffs”
James Plowright: Clifford on what made him want to comeback “One, I enjoyed the city and fans before. This is an owner when I left I stayed in touched with. Its a young roster with a lot of potential, room for growth. I think there’s the opportunity to do something exceptional”
