Hammon: ‘super happy’ as Aces coach

It is being reported by ESPN.com, that when it comes to her job as head coach of the Las Vegas Aces, Becky Hammon said she is happy with her current job in the WNBA.

On Friday, the Spurs announced that Gregg Popovich will be stepping down as the head coach of the Spurs and is transitioning into the full-time role as the team’s president of basketball operations.

Hammon was an assistant under Popovich from 2014 to 2021.

“I’m super happy where I am,” Hammon said. “This opportunity for me, I couldn’t pass on it. … I bet on myself instead of maybe waiting it out for a maybe [in the NBA]. I’ve enjoyed being back on the women’s side. You guys know I’m effusive about my love for this team and being back in the women’s game.”

“If I were to ever make that jump again, you know it just has to be the right fit, right time, in front of the right people, with the right team,” Hammon said.

Hammon gave huge credit to coach Popovich saying, “That’s who mentored me, that’s who spent literally thousands of hours with me,” she said. “Watching him, I was there eight years. It’s a lot of games, it’s a lot of practices, it’s a lot of coaches meetings. So yeah, my heart’s a little heavy for him because I know how much he loves it, but I’m sure he’ll crush this role just as much.”

Hammon is 87-29 in three seasons with the Aces.