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Steve Clifford has been named Charlotte Hornets coach for the second time in his career - Walla! sport

2022-06-25T05:19:08.535Z


After Kenny Atkinson got it back, Michael Jordan brought the Ex back for another term in hopes of a defensive improvement that would bring the team to the playoffs


Steve Clifford has been named coach of the Charlotte Hornets for the second time in his career

After Kenny Atkinson got it back, Michael Jordan brought the Ex back for another term in hopes of a defensive improvement that would bring the team to the playoffs

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25/06/2022

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Following the U-turn of Kenny Atkinson, who decided to continue as Golden State assistant coach, the Charlotte Hornets announced tonight (Friday through Saturday) the return of Steve Clifford to the position of head coach.

This will be Clifford's second 60-year tenure on the Hornets' lines, which he coached for five years until 2018, leading the team to two playoff appearances, ranking second in the number of wins among all coaches in the history of Charlotte.



Owner Michael Jordan also interviewed Mike D'Antoni, ESPN's Adrian Wozniacki reported, but his and professional manager Mitch Kopczak's ties with Clifford were crucial in the selection process, with Hornets chiefs believing he could improve the existing staff, especially in Penn. I defended to become a playoff team.

The Wasps were ranked 23rd in the defensive index last season, and Clifford is considered one of the experts in the field in the best league in the world.

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Clifford coached the Orlando Magic for three seasons until he was fired in 2021, and last season served as one of the advisers to Steve Nash on the Brooklyn Nets professional team.

He now has a talented attacking squad, including Lamello Ball who has already become an All-Star in his second season of his career, in addition to Terry Roger, Gordon Hayward and Miles Bridges who has become a limited free agent.

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