Tuesday, August 12, 2014

First Woman NBA Assistant Coach Makes history

Becky Hammon, a point guard for the San Antonio Stars was recently chosen by coach Gregg Popovich, to stand beside him while offering up her basketball expertise as a means of accelerating the advancement of the 2014 basketball champions -- the San Antonio Spurs.

 This is not only a historical moment in the NBA, but an empowering example for so many females who may have dreamed of one day being able to coach within the NBA. 

 I've always had an issue with men being able to coach women in the WNBA, but wouldn't allow the same equality for women to coach in the NBA. To me I saw no difference -- only in gender, but talent speaks for itself. 

 Maybe it's the feminist in me but I always felt that women should've been able to coach men in the NBA, and I constantly made my argument during friendly debates.

 So now to see it actually happen is simply elating, although I'm still pushing for a woman to become an NBA head coach one day. 

 #ICanDream

 2014 LA

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2 comments:

  1. Ahkenaten KorAugust 12, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    I honestly didn't know this, and I always keep to date with NBA news. I always had a thing for Hammond and Lobo. I'm not sure how it'll mesh with the rest of the NBA, but if there's anyone who can make a step like this it's Popovich. Second guessing him is like second guessing giving Jordan the last shot... you just don't do it.

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  2. Shanda A.August 14, 2014 at 11:27 PM

    Hey thanks for stopping by and commenting. And I'm totally with you on not second guessing Popovich. #GoodCall

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