The Orlando Magic’s pre-packaged hype promos on FOX Sports Florida feature Steve Clifford sitting in front of a fairly generic blue background explaining his expectations for the season.
His answer echoed something similar when media types (like me) ask him what constitutes success this season. For a city and a team that had been starved for a playoff berth and for any opportunity to play meaningful basketball, everyone wanted to know when this team would break through.
Clifford is not into that touchy, feely stuff. His focus is directed on the team and helping them get the most out of themselves through his brand of tough, caring love and instruction.