Former Spurs Assistant Becky Hammon Gets First Win as WNBA Coach
Hammon picked up her first head-coaching win with the Las Vegas Aces Friday night
www.si.comHammon attended the league finals, recognized for a 16-year career spanning New York, San Antonio, and Las Vegas. Hammon became a pioneering NBA coach after her playing days. She later coached the Spurs before leading the Las Vegas Aces, a milestone as one of the early prominent female coaches in major American pro basketball. In 2003 season excelled in free-throw and three-point shooting, helping teams reach the WNBA Finals. 2023 saw her Hall of Fame induction, sealing a legendary legacy. Her journey is defined by transition from elite player to trailblazing NBA coach.