Becky Hammon isn't just going to appear on San Antonio's bench out of nowhere come fall. She isn't going to have to introduce herself to the Spurs players or spend a lot of time and energy getting acquainted with coach Gregg Popovich and his staff.
Becky Hammon suited up for the New York Liberty and the San Antonio Stars during her playing days in the WNBA, and is the second female that has been hired as an assistant coach in the NBA, however she is the first to be hired full-time with full-pay.
Gregg Popovich compares Becky Hammon to several successful NBA head coaches.
WNBA star Becky Hammon takes questions from the media at the San Antonio Spurs practice facility after being introduced as an assistant coach with the team on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014 in San Antonio. The San Antonio Spurs hired WNBA star Becky
"I very much look forward to the addition of Becky Hammon to our staff," Popovich said in a statement released by the team. "Having observed her working with our team this past season, I'm confident her basketball IQ, work ethic and interpersonal