Steve Clifford

Steve Clifford
Clifford in 2020
Charlotte Hornets
PositionFront office advisor/executive
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1961-09-17) September 17, 1961 (age 63)
Island Falls, Maine, U.S.
Career information
High schoolNorth Country Union
(Newport, Vermont)
CollegeMaine–Farmington (1979–1983)
Coaching career1983–2024
Career history
As coach:
1983–1985Woodland HS
1985–1989Saint Anselm (assistant)
1989–1990Fairfield (assistant)
1990–1994Boston University (assistant)
1994–1995Siena (assistant)
1995–1999Adelphi
1999–2000East Carolina (assistant)
20012003New York Knicks (assistant)
20032007Houston Rockets (assistant)
20072012Orlando Magic (assistant)
2012–2013Los Angeles Lakers (assistant)
20132018Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets
20182021Orlando Magic
20222024Charlotte Hornets
Career highlights and awards
As head coach:

As assistant coach:

Steven Gerald Clifford (born September 17, 1961) is an American professional basketball coach and executive who serves as a front office advisor for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously served as the head coach of the Hornets and the Orlando Magic.