CHARLOTTE — We are now in year two of the second Steve Clifford era in Charlotte.
After a season in which the coaching veteran faced plenty of adversity, Clifford spoke with Channel 9′s Phil Orban about what lies ahead for the team.
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Last year was peppered with injuries, including a couple that bookended the season for star point guard LaMelo Ball.
“It was hard for him to sit and watch,” Coach Clifford said.
>> In the video at the top of the page, Orban sat down with Clifford to ask how those injuries affected the development of the Hornets’ most important player.
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