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Milwaukee Bucks: The top 5 most-likely coaching candidates

By Brian Sampson

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Head coach David Blatt of the Cleveland Cavaliers leads his team against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on December 29, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Cavaliers defeated the Nuggets 93-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Head coach David Blatt of the Cleveland Cavaliers leads his team against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on December 29, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Cavaliers defeated the Nuggets 93-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 06: Head coach Steve Clifford of the Charlotte Hornets reacts during their game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Spectrum Center on March 6, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 06: Head coach Steve Clifford of the Charlotte Hornets reacts during their game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Spectrum Center on March 6, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

3. Steve Clifford

Steve Clifford began his career in the NBA as an assistant coach with the New York Knicks back in 2000 at the age of 39. He spent three years in New York before moving on to the Houston Rockets for four years, to the Orlando Magic for five years and finally the Lakers for a year before taking over as the head coach for the then Charlotte Bobcats.

He spent five years as Charlottes head coach before being fired this offseason. During his time there, he tallied an overall record of 196-214 and they appeared in the playoffs twice-never winning a series.

Under Clifford, the Hornets were never able to win consistently. Even after they went 48-34 in 2015-16, they failed to capitalize and went 36-46 Clifford’s final two seasons. The losing is eventually what prompted Clifford to get fired.

Given his head coaching history, this experience is what puts him ahead of Messina and his recent basketball experience puts him ahead of Williams. However, the other two guys ahead of him on this list have more experience playing winning basketball.

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