Becky Hammon 2014

Becky Hammon, who is retiring this month from a 16season playing career in the will join the San Antonio Spurs as an assistant coach next season, the team announced Tuesday. Hammon, 37, becomes the second woman to serve on an coaching staff. The first was Lisa Boyer, who was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers staff in the 200102 season. Boyer, however, worked part time and was not paid by the team. Hammon has been hired to a fulltime, paid position. Its a tremendous challeng