The Steve Clifford Thread 2.0 - Off the Cliff we go

Marino · Post #702 » by **Marino** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:19 pm

In before they hire Jerry Stackhouse and people complain of UNC conspiracy.

Joest2003 · Post #703 » by **Joest2003** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:21 pm

Never happy to see a person loose their job. But it was time for a change. Good luck in your future endeavors cliff.

316Hornets · Post #704 » by **316Hornets** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:22 pm

BeesWax · Post #705 » by **BeesWax** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:24 pm

Good for the Hornets. Finally making some moves that make sense. I hope they don't retread an old failure and try to find a new young innovative coach.

Post #706 » by **Slava** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:25 pm

Who Kupchak hires will give a good sign of how he sees things, wrt rebuilding or retooling.

Post #707 » by **fatlever** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:29 pm

Not really interested in Silas. But then again there are much worse hires like Mark Jackson or Byron Scott

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mattcampbell · Post #708 » by **mattcampbell** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:30 pm

I heard Mark Price was looking for a job :wink:

Hornet Mania · Post #709 » by **Hornet Mania** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:31 pm

Very surprised.

I hope we don't hire a retread. Cliff did his job (make the franchise semi-respectable), now let's get a forward-thinker in there to become competitive.

countryboi · Post #710 » by **countryboi** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:31 pm

I would love for us to make a run at Mike Budenholzer if he is fired, he was the guy i wanted when they hired Clifford

_tijo_ · Post #711 » by **_tijo_** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:41 pm

If we are going to just hire a retread, that is a traditionalist in terms of gameplan and pace, then we should have just kept Cliff. If we are going to actually be progressive and hire someone for the modern NBA, then I'm fine with it.

That being said, I'm not optimistic that Kupchak and MJ will identify and do what it takes to bring it that guy.

-Ian- · Post #712 » by **-Ian-** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:42 pm

Color me surprised. I honestly thought they will let him coach for 1 more year.

TinmanZBoy · Post #713 » by **TinmanZBoy** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:47 pm

well...not totally surprised... do not feel sad for coach clifford, I think i need a break from coaching anyway...
Mitch owed an apology to Byron Scott for the Lakers' promise and firing, I bet he will do him a favor to hire him... everyone will be happy, i hope you guys enjoy the Camp Scott

TinmanZBoy · Post #714 » by **TinmanZBoy** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:49 pm

In all seriousness, Vogel and Horny are all good coaches, picking either one up should be fine... at least better than Mark Jackson and Byron Scott...

Lwcasu · Post #715 » by **Lwcasu** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:55 pm

Sweet baby Jesus... thank you

Vanderbilt_Grad · Post #716 » by **Vanderbilt_Grad** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:05 pm

I wish Cliff and his staff the best of luck in future endeavors.

MasterIchiro · Post #717 » by **MasterIchiro** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:17 pm

316Hornets wrote:

Need one for Monk.

MasterIchiro · Post #718 » by **MasterIchiro** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:18 pm

TinmanZBoy wrote:In all seriousness, Vogel and Horny are all good coaches, picking either one up should be fine... at least better than Mark Jackson and Byron Scott...

Hornacek is garbage. I will riot.

catch20two · Post #719 » by **catch20two** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:22 pm

With Kupchak making this move I’m almost positive that he’s trying to move Dwight or will bench him until they agree to a buyout.

MasterIchiro · Post #720 » by **MasterIchiro** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:28 pm

As it turns out MJ is not a complacent owner. He fired Cho and his new GM fired Clifford. So much for the new GM being an old school guy and a puppet.