Spurs hire Becky Hammon as first female assistant coach
There's a reason the San Antonio Spurs are one of best organizations in the NBA.
On Tuesday, the Spurs named Becky Hammon an assistant coach, making her the first female assistant in NBA history.
"I very much look forward to the addition of Becky Hammon to our staff," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said in a statement. "Having observed her working with our team this past season, I'm confident her basketball IQ, work ethic and interpersonal skills will be a great benefit to the Spurs."