ORLANDO – Like a wise, old uncle who has learned lots from life and has been through an array of different experiences, Steve Clifford has a relatable story for just about any NBA scenario that surfaces.
Clifford’s depth of experience culled from 19 years in the NBA has come in particularly handy of late with his Orlando Magic getting off to a disappointing 2-6 start.
When giving tips to Magic players or explaining game plans, Clifford will often sprinkle in anecdotes about working with basketball luminaries such as Tracy McGrady, Kobe Bryant, Yao Ming, Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu – the latter of that group who spoke to the squad after practice on Saturday.