Becky Hammon

Basketball coach and player, WNBA star

Becky Hammon - Basketball coach and player, WNBA star
Born

March 11th, 1977
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A former professional basketball player and current coach, this individual played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for the San Antonio Stars. After retiring as a player, the individual became an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA, making history as one of the first female coaches in the league. The coaching career includes leading the Las Vegas Aces to success in the WNBA.

Played for the San Antonio Stars

Became an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs

Led the Las Vegas Aces to WNBA Finals

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