Becky Hammon is not on Gregg Popovich’s body of workers, however the San Antonio Spurs trainer continues to be an enormous fan of hers. On Wednesday, Popovich mentioned he considered getting ejected from his preseason sport towards the Rockets so he may just watch Hammon win her 2nd WNBA identify.Â
Hammon was once an assistant trainer on Popovich’s body of workers from 2014-22 ahead of changing into the Aces’ head trainer. She has now helped Las Vegas transform the 3rd staff in WNBA historical past to win back-to-back championships.
It’s a excellent factor Popovich did not go away early as a result of his Spurs ended up getting a 117-103 victory, however he was once able to get out of Frost Bank Center once conceivable and wasn’t hiding his enthusiasm.
“Ask them quick, I don’t have a whole lot of time,” Popovich informed journalists. “I gotta cross celebrate.
“I thought about getting booted tonight because it was exactly the same time, but I just thought this has to be my priority. But it was close. Congrats, Becky. Yeah, baby. Good stuff.”
The Aces took the primary two video games of the collection towards the New York Liberty, however they misplaced Game 3 and arrived to Barclays Center lacking some key gamers due to accidents. The Liberty had the momentum and residential courtroom benefit, however the Aces reminded everybody that what you win in Vegas remains in Vegas.Â
It’s nonetheless unknown if Popovich will make it to the championship parade, however both method it looks as if he is able to celebrate Hammon’s accomplishment.