Becky Hammon Becomes First Woman To Serve As Coach In Regular-Season Game
Becky Hammon became the first woman to serve as a head coach during an NBA regular-season game during the San Antonio Spurs' 121-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
The 43-year-old Hammon filled in at head coach after Gregg Popovich was ejected in the second quarter.
"Obviously, it's a big deal, it's a substantial moment. I've been a part of this organization. I got traded here in 2007, so I've been in San Antonio and part of the Spurs and sports organization with the Stars and everything for 13 years.
"So, I have a lot of time invested, and they have a lot of time invested in me in building me and getting me better," said Hammon after the game.
Popovich was complimentary of Hammon before Wednesday's game.
"When I got to know her and she was in our coaches meetings before she was hired, while she was hurt after the season, we found out about her knack for the game, her innate understanding of what wins, what loses, what has to be there to make a program. So, she's got all of the tools necessary to be a heck of a coach in our league."