Becky Hammon's NBA Ambitions Spark Discussion as WNBA Success Continues
Becky Hammon, the successful head coach of the Las Vegas Aces, has sparked discussions about women leading NBA teams. While she remains focused on her current role, her past interviews and statements hint at her potential interest in the future.
Hammon, who became the first woman to coach an NBA team during the regular season, has interviewed for several head coaching positions in the league. However, she has not shown interest in any specific team recently. She is currently thriving as the head coach of the Las Vegas Aces, leading them to their third championship in franchise history. Despite their recent dominance, Hammon is hesitant to label her team a 'dynasty', acknowledging they are merely 'flirting' with the title.
Hammon believes that more growth is needed in basketball for a woman to lead an NBA team. She is aware of the challenges and the need for further development in the sport. Despite this, she is optimistic about the possibility of a woman leading an NBA team in her lifetime, a sentiment shared by many fans and analysts. However, Dawn Staley, the successful head coach of the South Carolina women's basketball team, has a different view, stating she does not believe there will be a female head coach in the NBA during her lifetime.
Becky Hammon's impact on the WNBA and her potential for the NBA continue to be topics of discussion. While she is content with her current role, her past interviews and optimistic outlook suggest she could make history again in the future. Only time will tell if Hammon, or another trailblazing woman, will lead an NBA team to success.
