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Hornets sign coach Clifford to contract extention

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Steve Clifford, head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, talks to his team during the 2015 NBA Global Games China pre-season basketball match in Shanghai on October 14, 2015 (AFP Photo/Johannes Eisele)

Charlotte (AFP) - Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford, who guided the best November run in the NBA club's history, was rewarded Wednesday with a contract extension.

The 54-year-old American, whose deal is reportedly for three years to 2019 with a team option for a fourth season, has the Hornets at 10-7 to start this season, including a 10-5 November run.

"We like what Coach Clifford and his staff have been doing," Hornets general manager Rich Cho said in a statement.