Hornets and Steve Clifford agree to 3 year extension

Post #1 » by **yosemiteben** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 2:16 pm

Rick Bonnell ‏@rick_bonnell 19m19 minutes ago Charlotte, NC
OBSERVER EXCLUSIVE: @hornets and Steve Clifford agree to a three-season contract extension: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article46396640.html

Congrats coach!

Liver_Pooty · Post #2 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 2:18 pm

Great news.

euphorbus · Post #3 » by **euphorbus** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 2:24 pm

I would say it's premature, but with an article already published about other teams wanting him as head coach, I can see why the team made this move. Still, if the Hornets fail to make the playoffs, it might look foolish. For the record, I think Coach Clifford is improving over time.

MasterIchiro · Post #4 » by **MasterIchiro** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 2:34 pm

Not to be a dick but where is Cho's extension?

Post #5 » by **yosemiteben** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 2:42 pm

MasterIchiro wrote:Not to be a dick but where is Cho's extension?

Let's keep the discussion to Cliff in this thread.

MasterIchiro · Post #6 » by **MasterIchiro** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 2:45 pm

yosemiteben wrote:
MasterIchiro wrote:Not to be a dick but where is Cho's extension?

Let's keep the discussion to Cliff in this thread.

EwingSweatsALot · Post #7 » by **EwingSweatsALot** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:20 pm

Did Bonnell get his first scoop as a professional on this? How cute! Welcome to the league.

Post #8 » by **Diop** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:35 pm

MasterIchiro wrote:Not to be a dick but where is Cho's extension?

With the improvement of this team, they're probably all getting pats on the back

Braggins · Post #9 » by **Braggins** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:53 pm

If this would have happened before the season I would have been beyond irate, yet I'm completely fine with it now. If there was a most improved coach award Clifford would have it locked down.

-Ian- · Post #10 » by **-Ian-** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:01 pm

Hooray for continuity!

Clifford earned this. Congrats to him and his family.

Joest2003 · Post #11 » by **Joest2003** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:07 pm

"DIG DIG!!!!" "STAY DOWN STAY DOWN!!!!" THE Steve Clifford thread.

MPM · Post #12 » by **MPM** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:13 pm

Congrats Cliffie. I'm liking the continuity on this team. We have to be among the most harmonious clubhouses in the League at this point (not quite the Spurs or Warriors, but not far behind).

Hopefully being rewarded for his newfound flexibility will encourage more of the same.

Joest2003 · Post #13 » by **Joest2003** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:24 pm

Now let's see if he has the balls to start Frank over big Al. It might be a little ugly at first but it will pay off in the long run when April rolls around.

Post #14 » by **fatlever** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:30 pm

The players seem to love him and that is very important when we have such a pivotal summer ahead in terms of trying to retain Batum and possibly Lin. There would have been a much higher chance of losing those guys this summer if Clifford was not resigned.

HornetJail · Post #15 » by **HornetJail** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:37 pm

He deserves it. He's handled the early part of the season very well, minus the Spencer stank

Post #16 » by **yosemiteben** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:50 pm

Charlotte Hornets PR ‏@HornetsPR 19m19 minutes ago
Clifford thanked @hornets owner Michael Jordan, chairman Curtis Polk & GM Rich Cho. "I like who I'm working for & wanted this to happen"

Charlotte Hornets PR ‏@HornetsPR 18m18 minutes ago
More @hornets Clifford on contract extension: "I'm really happy. I love our players and I like the team that we can become."

Charlotte Hornets PR ‏@HornetsPR 16m16 minutes ago
"I have a vision of important playoff games & what this arena can become." @hornets Clifford remembers the old Hive & its atmosphere.

SportsFromMyEyes ‏@JTyree704 13m13 minutes ago
Nicolas Batum says he's been here two months and he loves Clifford. Having him here will be a big factor in his decision as a UFA #Hornets.

HornetJail · Post #17 » by **HornetJail** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:56 pm

yosemiteben wrote:SportsFromMyEyes ‏@JTyree704 13m13 minutes ago
Nicolas Batum says he's been here two months and he loves Clifford. Having him here will be a big factor in his decision as a UFA #Hornets.

Tupik · Post #18 » by **Tupik** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:58 pm

I think it's a tad bit premature, but all in all this is a great decision. We're not gonna find a better coach on the open market, and he has shown this season that he's far more open to changing the way the team plays than any of us thought before the season.

All in all great signing, finally having some continuity is gonna do wonders for this team.

Post #19 » by **yosemiteben** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:01 pm

Apparently it's actually a four year extension, with the last year being a team option. Even better.

Bassman · Post #20 » by **Bassman** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:12 pm

Tupik wrote:I think it's a tad bit premature, but all in all this is a great decision. We're not gonna find a better coach on the open market, and he has shown this season that he's far more open to changing the way the team plays than any of us thought before the season.

All in all great signing, finally having some continuity is gonna do wonders for this team.

Dittos to this, especially the part about an alternative if he imploded this season. The talent development, retention, and recruiting can all be boosted with continuity. Players like him and play hard for him. I only hope he continues to show a willingness to evolve rather than spinning tires on a bad strategy.