With 3 minutes and 56 seconds left in the second quarter of the Spurs and Lakers game, Gregg Popovich, who has always been grumpy, was dissatisfied with the penalty and complained to the referee. As a result, he received two consecutive technical fouls and was expelled.
After Gregg Popovich left the field, assistant Hammon temporarily took over the job of the coach and coached the rest of the game. She also made history and became the first woman in NBA history to coach in a regular game.
Not only the NBA, Hammon is also the first woman in the history of the four major North American sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA) to coach a team, although only temporarily.
Hammon has always been considered to be the person most likely to break this record. Paoma interviewed her this year, but did not choose her in the end. In 2018, she also accepted an interview invitation from the Bucks.
Speaking of making history today, Hammon said frankly, “Obviously, this is a very important moment and of great significance. Before leaving the field, Bobo pointed his finger at me and said, it’s your turn!”
Spurs brother DeRozan praised Hammon after the game, “She is one of us. When she speaks, we will listen attentively. I am glad to have her here.”
LeBron James also congratulated Hammon after the game, “She has been working hard, as long as you work hard, you will definitely get the opportunity. Today she got the opportunity, she must stand up and show her value, talent and The love of the game. Congratulations to her and to our league.”
Spurs assistant Becky Hammon filled in for an ejected Gregg Popovich.
She’s believed to be the first woman to act as head coach during an NBA regular-season game. pic.twitter.com/VyQqVNaPhc
– ESPN (@espn) December 31, 2020
–
