Steve Clifford: Net Worth and Salary
Steve Clifford is a renowned American professional basketball coach with an impressive net worth of $4 million. Born in May 1961 in Lincoln, Maine, Steve's journey to basketball prominence is marked by dedication and hard work.
Early Life and Education
Steve Clifford's love for basketball began at North Country Union High School. He played college basketball at the University of Maine at Farmington, where he graduated with a degree in special education. Steve's career started at Woodland High School, where he served as a teacher and head coach of the basketball team from 1983 to 1985.
Coaching Career
College Coaching Career
Steve's coaching career took off as he became an assistant coach at Saint Anselm College from 1985 to 1989. He then served as an assistant coach at Fairfield University from 1989 to 1990, Boston University from 1990 to 1994, and Siena College from 1994 to 1995. Clifford got his first head coaching job at Adelphi University from 1995 to 1999.
Transition to NBA
Clifford transitioned to the NBA in 2000, initially working as an advance scout for the New York Knicks for a year. From 2001 to 2003, he served as an assistant coach for the Knicks, then moved on to become an assistant coach for the Houston Rockets from 2003 to 2007. Following his tenure with the Rockets, Steve served as an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic from 2007 to 2012 and the Los Angeles Lakers from 2012 to 2013.
Head Coach of the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets
In 2013, Steve Clifford became the head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats, who later rebranded as the Charlotte Hornets. Under his leadership, the team achieved a remarkable record of 43–39 in his first year, securing a spot in the playoffs.
