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"I want to thank coach Clifford for his contributions to the Hornets," Kupchak said in a statement. "I know he has worked incredibly hard on behalf of the organization and we wish him the best moving forward. The search for a new coach will begin immediately."
Kupchak said this week he knew then that Clifford had head coaching potential.
