Becky Hammon, an American basketball player, winner of the 2008 Olympics with Russian citizenship, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. This was reported in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
“Becky Hammon, in her 2023 Hall of Fame induction speech, recalls her life’s journey and storied career,” the website says. NBA. Hammon is currently the head coach of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Las Vegas.
Three years ago, she became the first woman to lead an NBA team. She received Russian citizenship in 2008. Then she participated in the Olympic Games and won bronze as part of the Russian team. The following year, she already received silver during the European Championship as part of the national team.
Hammon is 46 years old. During her career, she has competed in all-star leagues. In 2022, she became the WNBA champion. She was also named Coach of the Year in the league that year.
Also, the Basketball Hall of Fame included other outstanding athletes. Among them: three-time NBA champion American Dwyane Wade, San Antonio head coach Gregg Popovich, athletes Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, Pau Gasol.
2023-08-13 08:31:00
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