Oct 8, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford reacts during the second half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers defeated the Hornets 106-92. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Coach of the Year (COY) – Steve Clifford, Charlotte Hornets
Clifford is a rising star head coach in this league, after a 43-39 rookie season last year. The Hornets added Lance Stephenson this offseason, who is going to make this Hornets team, a contending one. I think a lot of people are counting this Hornets team out, and it’s not going to surprise me if this team is playing in the Eastern Conference Finals this season.
We all know, most of coaches success obviously revolves around the talent of the roster, and the Hornets have a really talented defensively strong team. Al Jefferson, Lance Stephenson and Kemba Walker are going to be an issue for majority of teams in this league.