2023-08-12 16:30:00
At a time when the French women’s team comes up against Australia – we are talking about football of course – our words are used to congratulate one of the great WNBA players of this century. For his consistency. For his trophy cabinet. For the image left to women’s basketball.
Six All-Star selections, the prestigious garnish of a career cut in two sides: eight seasons at the New York Liberty, then repeated twice au San Antonio Silver. What will the WNBA withhold from Becky Hammon? Short silhouette of 1m68, the current coach of the San Antonio Silver was a monster of confidence, able to draw from afar, like slipping her lay-ups on the corner of the board, in front of monsters of verticality. But as already introduced in the concept of Hall of Fame, an induction goes far beyond performances on the floor. Becky Hammon is a personality apart. The sentence is a bit witty, but her desires guide her way: in 2008, the player agrees to take Russian nationality to compete in the Beijing Olympics. A decision received, in the land of Uncle Sam, as an act of treason. And yet, Team USA absolutely did not calculate it. At that time, Becky Hammon is “already” wearing her 31 spring. She wants to win an Olympic medal before retiring. And – as introduced – his desire will take precedence over everything. A bronze medal with Russia will reward her for a choice that goes against what public opinion would have liked. Brave.
That’s it, Becky Hammon. A comma that is accused of breaking a sentence in two, but which simply restores rhythm. She is one of those characters who can be disturbing. And yet, without her, the WNBA would have lost interest. She didn’t become the first woman to coach an NBA team in the regular season — acting on Pop — to deliver what she wanted at the time. Her strength of character makes her credible at the end of the bench. His school, the famous “Popovich School”, recently allowed him to offer the first title in history at the San Antonio Silver. She serves there today as head coach. Nice revenge for a legend of the game, who believed her chances of lifting the WNBA trophy behind her.
Okay, who’s cutting the onions? ????
The squad surprised @BeckyHammon with a gift before she heads out to her Class of 23 @Hoophall ceremony.#ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/EOFxDf5qYd
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) August 12, 2023
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