It’s been mostly tough sledding for Jordan Barnett in this first year of his professional career. After failing to make much of an impact with several G League teams in 2018-2019, Barnett is back in Summer League. While his numbers haven’t dramatically ticked up, a new environment — and new coach — could mean an impending breakout.
Barnett has been more encouraged to shoot with the Spurs and has enjoyed being tutored by the team’s summer league coach, Becky Hammon. The second female assistant coach in NBA history, Hammon is considered one of the league’s top assistants and could become the first female head coach in league history.