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, noted for a 16-year WNBA career across New York, San Antonio, and Las Vegas. Hammon transitioned from elite player to trailblazing coach in the NBA family. She later coached the Spurs then leading the Las Vegas Aces, marking a milestone as one of the first prominent female coaches in major American pro basketball. During the 2003 season excelled in free-throw and three-point shooting, helping teams reach the WNBA Finals. Her career legacy culminated in Hall of Fame recognition in 2023. Her hallmark remains the shift from elite player to trailblazing NBA coach.