Clifford Wants Team To Raise Expectations, Be More Prepared

ORLANDO – In their own very unique ways, Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford and standout forward Aaron Gordon have studied the psychology of basketball winners all the way down to their mannerisms, thought processes and detailed preparation techniques.

Day by day, Clifford and Gordon are trying to impart the wisdom that they have picked up along their distinctly different paths through the basketball world. Clifford, a veteran of 19 NBA seasons, naturally looks at things through the lens of coaching, while Gordon, 23, is constantly pursuing knowledge and tactics that will make him a complete and successful player.

Clifford and Gordon are hopeful that, in time, they will be able to play major…