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Becky Hammon – WNBA News, Rumors & Updates, Stats

Who is Becky Hammon?

Becky Hammon is one of the most influential figures in basketball history, both as a player and a coach. A former WNBA All-Star and one of the league’s all-time great guards, Hammon transitioned into coaching after her playing career and made history by becoming the first full-time female assistant coach in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs. Today, she is the head coach of the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA and has already established herself as one of the best coaches in the game.

Becky Hammon – Quick Facts

Detail Information
Full Name Rebecca Lynn Hammon
Born March 11, 1977 (Age: 48)
Hometown Rapid City, South Dakota
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position (as Player) Guard
College Colorado State University (1995–1999)
WNBA Career New York Liberty (1999–2006), San Antonio Silver Stars (2007–2014)
Coaching Career Assistant Coach, San Antonio Spurs (2014–2021); Head Coach, Las Vegas Aces (2022–present)
Championships 2× WNBA Champion (2022, 2023 as coach)
Social Media @officialbeckyhammon on Instagram

Early Life & College Career

Becky Hammon was born on March 11, 1977, in Rapid City, South Dakota. She developed a passion for basketball early and became a standout at Stevens High School.

Hammon went on to play college basketball at Colorado State University (1995–1999), where she became the program’s all-time leading scorer with 2,740 career points. She was named an All-American, the WAC Player of the Year (1999), and led the Rams to their first Sweet 16 appearance in 1999. Despite her remarkable college career, Hammon went undrafted in the 1999 WNBA Draft, largely due to concerns about her size (5’6”).

Becky Hammon’s WNBA Career

Hammon signed with the New York Liberty as an undrafted free agent in 1999. She quickly became a fan favorite at Madison Square Garden, known for her clutch shooting and fearless style of play.

In 2007, Hammon was traded to the San Antonio Silver Stars, where she elevated her game to superstar level. That same year, she averaged a career-best 18.8 points and 5.0 assists per game, leading the Silver Stars to the WNBA Finals.

Her WNBA career highlights include:

  • 6× WNBA All-Star (2003, 2005–2007, 2009, 2011)

  • 4× All-WNBA Team selection

  • Ranked in the top 15 all-time for both points and assists at the time of her retirement

  • Scored over 5,800 career points and dished out more than 1,500 assists

Hammon played until 2014, when she retired after suffering a torn ACL.

Becky Hammon’s Coaching Career

After retiring, Hammon immediately transitioned into coaching. She made history in 2014 when the San Antonio Spurs hired her as an assistant coach under Gregg Popovich, making her the first full-time female assistant in NBA history.

During her time with the Spurs:

  • She became the first woman to serve as head coach in an NBA Summer League, leading the Spurs to a championship in 2015.

  • On December 30, 2020, Hammon became the first woman to act as head coach in an NBA regular-season game after Popovich was ejected.

In 2022, Hammon became the head coach of the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. She made an immediate impact, guiding the Aces to the 2022 WNBA Championship in her first year. In 2023, she led them to another title, cementing her status as one of the best coaches in the league.

Career Highlights & Achievements of Becky Hammon

  • 2× WNBA Champion as Head Coach (2022, 2023 – Las Vegas Aces)

  • WNBA Coach of the Year (2022)

  • 6× WNBA All-Star (2003, 2005–2007, 2009, 2011)

  • All-WNBA First Team (2007, 2009)

  • WNBA Top 15 Players of All Time (2011)

  • Inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (2022)

  • First full-time female NBA assistant coach (2014)