Steve Clifford

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Hornets name Steve Clifford head coach (WFAE)

Steve Clifford is heading back to Charlotte. Clifford has agreed to a multiyear contract to return as head coach of the NBA's Hornets four years after being ...

They also ranked fifth in points allowed and eighth in defensive rating, up from 21st and 18th, respectively, in the previous year. They also finished fourth in points allowed and fifth in defensive rating, up from 29th and 30th, respectively, the season before. Clifford’s teams are known for not committing turnovers and defensive rebounding. Charlotte is a great city and I know first-hand the passion that Hornets fans have for this franchise. We are confident that he will be able to help our young players continue to grow as we look to take the next step as a team.” Clifford was previously the bench boss from 2013-2018.

Let's do it again: Charlotte Hornets hire Steve Clifford as head coach (Charlotte Post)

Led team to a pair of NBA playoff berths in five seasons.

They were one of four teams that season to finish in the top 12 in points per game, offensive rating, points per game allowed and defensive rating. In 2015-16, the Hornets went 48-34 – their best record since 1999-2000 – and earned the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. We are confident that he will be able to help our young players continue to grow as we look to take the next step as a team.” The last time Charlotte qualified for the playoffs, in 2016, was with Clifford as head coach. Clifford succeeds James Borrego, who was sacked after four seasons, including a 43-39 campaign in 2021-22 that ended with a 29-point loss to Atlanta in the play-in round. After Charlotte canned him, Clifford, who has a career record of 292-345, spent four seasons as Orlando’s head coach (2018-21) before spending last year as a Brooklyn Nets consultant.

Steve Clifford returning as Hornets head coach (Moscow-Pullman Daily News)

Clifford has agreed to a multiyear contract to return as head coach of the NBA's Hornets four years after being fired by team owner Michael Jordan, the team ...

Steve Clifford returns to coach Hornets for second time | Lindy's Sports (Lyndy's Sports Annuals)

Steve Clifford was hired Friday for a second tour of duty as coach of the Charlotte Hornets.

The Hornets fired James Borrego after going 43-39 last season. Clifford and the Magic elected to part ways following the campaign. He was fired after going 36-46 in the 2017-18 campaign.

Steve Clifford Next Charlotte Hornets Coach (Basketball Forever)

Former Charlotte coach Steve Clifford agrees to terms to be the next Hornets head coach after Kenny Atkinson changes his mind.

I can’t wait to get back to town and start working with our players.” We are confident that he will be able to help our young players continue to grow as we look to take the next step as a team.” Clifford, who previously served as head coach from 2013-2018, is the second-winningest coach in franchise history.@CorcoranHM

Steve Clifford rejoins Charlotte Hornets for second stint as head coach (Sky Sports)

Clifford takes charge after Charlotte previously agreed to terms on a four-year contract with Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson, before he decided to ...

"Steve is committed to playing with the same offensive pace that our fans are accustomed to seeing the last few years," Kupchak said. However, Kerr told NBC Sports that Atkinson turned down the job because he didn't want to uproot his family again. "The roster is really what wins games," Kupchak said. He led the Hornets to two playoff appearances prior to being dismissed in 2018 when Kupchak arrived as general manager. Charlotte is a great city and I know first-hand the passion that Hornets fans have for this franchise. Clifford, known as a defensive-minded coach, inherits a team that eighth on offense last season but 22nd on defense.

Coach Steve Clifford returns to the Charlotte Hornets (Eurohoops)

“We are pleased to welcome Steve back to our franchise,” said Kupchak. “We believe that his previous experience and coaching philosophy make him the best coach ...

That season the Hornets were one of only four teams to finish in the top 12 in points per game, offensive rating, points per game allowed and defensive rating. In 2015-16, he led the Hornets to a 48-34 record and the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, posting the franchise’s best record since 1999-2000. Charlotte is a great city and I know first-hand the passion that Hornets fans have for this franchise. We are confident that he will be able to help our young players continue to grow as we look to take the next step as a team.” “We are pleased to welcome Steve back to our franchise,” said Kupchak. “We believe that his previous experience and coaching philosophy make him the best coach for our team. Clifford, who previously served the team’s head coach from 2013-2018, returns to Charlotte, where his 196 wins ranks second in franchise history, sitting just 11 behind Allan Bristow.