Date of Birth: March 11, 1977
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Becky Hammon is an American basketball coach and former player who is widely regarded as one of the most influential women in basketball. Born on March 11, 1977, in Rapid City, South Dakota, Hammon developed a passion for basketball at an early age. She played college basketball for Colorado State University, where she set numerous records and earned All-American honors. After college, Hammon went undrafted in the WNBA but earned a spot on the New York Liberty roster, where she played for several years before moving to the San Antonio Silver Stars. Hammon became a naturalized Russian citizen in 2008 and represented Russia in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. After retiring from playing in 2014, she transitioned to coaching and made history by becoming the first full-time female assistant coach in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs. In 2021, she was named the head coach of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, further solidifying her status as a trailblazer in the world of basketball coaching.
5 Interesting Facts about Becky Hammon
1. Becky Hammon was the first woman to act as head coach in an NBA game when Gregg Popovich was ejected in December 2020.
2. She was a six-time WNBA All-Star during her playing career.
3. Hammon was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022.
4. She was named one of the WNBA’s Top 20@20, recognizing the top 20 players in the league’s first 20 years.
5. Hammon became the first female coach to be interviewed for a head coaching position in the NBA.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Becky Hammon
1. “I’m a person who loves to work. I love to challenge myself.”
2. “Basketball is basketball. The ball doesn’t know if you’re a man or a woman.”
3. “I want to be the best at what I do, whether that’s playing, coaching, or anything else.”
4. “I’ve never been one to back down from a challenge.”
5. “I believe in giving 100% effort 100% of the time.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Becky Hammon’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
Becky Hammon does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Becky Hammon on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becky_Hammon
2. [Becky Hammon’s profile on WNBA.com](https://www.wnba.com/player/becky-hammon/
