OT: Becky Hammond leads Spurs to SL title

[Further]

http://mashable.com/2015/07/21/becky-hammon-spurs-summer-league/

The Spurs are currently looked at as the best run franchise in all major sports. They were the first to hire a female assistant coach, and Pop appointed her to be the first female to head coach a sl team. I don't know much more than that about Becky as far as her abilities, but I trust the Spurs and I trust Pop to have elevated Becky based on merit and not gender. Being that respected by Pop will likely shine a spotlight on her in future head coaching positions in the years to come. If I were PA and I was going to hire a first time coach, she would be near the top of my list. Word is that Pop promised Aldridge he would continue to coach for the duration of LMA's contract, so Becky may look to leave instead of waiting the five plus years to climb the Spurs ladder.

 

[Blazer Freak]

Yes....a summer league title surely means she's head coaching material! Let's dump Stotts after this season! #EMERGING

In all seriousness, I think her and SA have had some discussions. This isn't like a man coaching in a woman's league, where it has always kind of been the status quo. I think Becky wants to seriously be a HC one day, and I think they've worked out a plan to succeed Pop. There will be no pressure for her over the next couple years and by the time he leaves she will be firmly entrenched in the culture of that team. I would be very surprised if she took a head coaching job anywhere else and before Pop's contract is up. If she fails in her first go around, sadly I don't see very many other women ever getting the chance again.

 

[crandc]

Sadly, Freak, you have a point. Frank Robinson was the first African-American baseball field manager (Cleveland) and although the team improved under him, they still were bad. Just not as bad. And somehow that proved a black man lacked what it took to coach a baseball team.

I remember some years ago applying for a job and being told they tried "a" woman who did not work out. I'm sure they hired numerous men who did not work out but the men were judged as individuals and the woman was emblematic of half the population.

Basketball is basketball. Hammond is apprenticing under one of the all time best. She clearly has the smarts. I don't think we've seen the last of her.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Sadly, Freak, you have a point. Frank Robinson was the first African-American baseball field manager (Cleveland) and although the team improved under him, they still were bad. Just not as bad. And somehow that proved a black man lacked what it took to coach a baseball team.

I remember some years ago applying for a job and being told they tried "a" woman who did not work out. I'm sure they hired numerous men who did not work out but the men were judged as individuals and the woman was emblematic of half the population.

Basketball is basketball. Hammond is apprenticing under one of the all time best. She clearly has the smarts. I don't think we've seen the last of her.

Funny i worked for a company and the owner refused to hire a guy who was way over qualified to be the head of hr for a chick that had little experience and surgically enhanced tits.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

If I were PA and I was going to hire a first time coach, she would be near the top of my list.

Lets look at the facts....

This

or this

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Funny i worked for a company and the owner refused to hire a guy who was way over qualified to be the head of hr for a chick that had little experience and surgically enhanced tits.

Obviously the guy should have gotten a boob job.

 

[tlongII]

It's Hammon, not Hammond.

 

[Further]

It's Hammon, not Hammond.

I always misspell male coach names, I was just trying to be fair.

 

[ripcityboy]

Woman should be happy with what they got! We let them start voting about 100 years ago. Next you're going to tell me they want to be politicians and sh-t.

 

[TBpup]

So the Spurs veterans are among the best in the league and now even the bench warmers and guys who won't play win Summer League? Good Grief Charlie Brown.....that is a little much.

 

[ripcityboy]

I am pretty sure you could a Spurs sticker on a prune right now and it would turn into a plum. I can't think of a franchise in the world trending so high right now. Do their players have a baby whale charity that hasn't been mentioned yet. How can one team be so disgustingly successful.

 

[Mediocre Man]

If she's the most qualified and has the right schemes, then gender shouldn't matter

CrandC's story sucks, and it's flat out wrong, but no more wrong than me having to hire a female or a minority instead of a more qualified white person because we need to meet certain numbers.

I ended up hiring a black woman who is left handed and talked about her partner in the interview. I am set for a while

 

[riverman]

Lets look at the facts....

This

or this

Then every good player will want to hang out with her on the bench..hire her and Portland will be a destination for big stars!

 

[ripcityboy]

How do woman contain themselves around Stotts? I mean the man is a walking sex magnate. He should have more children than Antonio Cromartie!

 

[riverman]

How do woman contain themselves around Stotts? I mean the man is a walking sex magnate. He should have more children than Antonio Cromartie!

It's the 14 inch neck...that's the attraction

 

[oldfisherman]

Holly double dribble.

Olshey has been using the wrong kind of bait to catch the big free agents.

 

[ripcityboy]

It's the 14 inch neck...that's the attraction

I know I am no catch but I remember the first time I saw Sam Cassell play. To quote Rodney, the last time I saw a mouth like that it had a hook in it. I hope that guy used fame for his jollies.

 

[0-Our!]

Rebecca Haarlow for HC! IDK what our record would b... but w/ her... I wouldn't care! Bring back Becca! Bring back Becca! Bring her back to any capacity!

 

[ripcityboy]

Rebecca Haarlow for HC! IDK what our record would b... but w/ her... I wouldn't care! Bring back Becca! Bring back Becca! Bring her back to any capacity!

You'd be lucky to end up with the O'Doyle father.

 

[riverman]

Lets look at the facts....

This

or this

Pops probably took that photo to the 2nd meeting with LA....deal breaker!

 

[0-Our!]

You'd be lucky to end up with the O'Doyle father.

 

[dviss1]

Becky Hammon is my friend's daughter. He's from TX. He now referees in PDX!

 

[riverman]

Becky Hammond is my friend's daughter. He's from TX. He now referees in PDX!

She's going to have a great career. Maybe the highest BBIQ to come out of the WNBA

 

[oldmangrouch]

If she's the most qualified and has the right schemes, then gender shouldn't matter

CrandC's story sucks, and it's flat out wrong, but no more wrong than me having to hire a female or a minority instead of a more qualified white person because we need to meet certain numbers.

I ended up hiring a black woman who is left handed and talked about her partner in the interview. I am set for a while

You hired her? Lucky her - you usually just rent by the hour.

 

[Mediocre Man]

You hired her? Lucky her - you usually just rent by the hour.

 

[Voodoo]

Woman should be happy with what they got! We let them start voting about 100 years ago. Next your going to tell me they want to be politicians and sh-t.

No, next they're probably going to demand you use proper grammar.

 

[Ricky]

If she's the most qualified and has the right schemes, then gender shouldn't matter

CrandC's story sucks, and it's flat out wrong, but no more wrong than me having to hire a female or a minority instead of a more qualified white person because we need to meet certain numbers.

I ended up hiring a black woman who is left handed and talked about her partner in the interview. I am set for a while

What does Left handed have to do with your reference?

 

[oldmangrouch]

What does Left handed have to do with your reference?

Left hand dominant = right brain dominant....and MM is suspicious of anybody in their right mind.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

Rebecca Haarlow for HC! IDK what our record would b... but w/ her... I wouldn't care! Bring back Becca! Bring back Becca! Bring her back to any capacity!

I think Rebecca Haar

Rebecca Haarlow for HC! IDK what our record would b... but w/ her... I wouldn't care! Bring back Becca! Bring back Becca! Bring her back to any capacity!

I think Rebecca Haarlow is probably now in San Antonio with LaMarsha. Reunited and it feels so good......

 

[BBert]

I find Ms. Hammon is way hotter in that picture than Rebecca Haarlow. IMO. Personal preference, I guess.

You know, in an intellectually stimulating kind of way, of course.