Lakers Assistant Steve Clifford Interviews With Milwaukee Bucks
Two weeks ago, I wrote that Stan Van Gundy, the former Orlando Magic head coach, was the front-runner for the Milwaukee Bucks job. While the Bucks were interested in him, Van Gundy however decided to decline. He however gave a strong recommendation for Los Angeles Lakers assistant, Steve Clifford.
Los Angeles Lakers assistant Steve Clifford is interviewing for the Milwaukee head coaching job today, league sources tell Y! Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 13, 2013
Clifford, known for his defensive-minded mentality, is experience in coaching and has a big resume to prove it. Having worked with Stan Van Gundy in Orlando and Jeff Van Gundy in Houston and New York, Clifford learned the defensive-first system at ease. He also worked with Tom Thibodeau during his tenure with the Rockets and Knicks. The Van Gundys strongly recommend Clifford.
The Bucks have already interviewed Nate McMillan (a big name in the market), Kevin Sampson and J.B. Bickerstaff as potential head coaching candidates. Both Bickerstaff and McMillan were also interviewed by the Pistons. Out of the four coaching candidates interviewed by the Bucks, McMillan is the only one with head coaching experience.