On Saturday, Becky Hammon was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame. She was recognized as a player for her career in the WNBA. Odds are she will one day be inducted again as a coach.
Five former NBA players have also been inducted as coaches: John Wooden, Lenny Wilkens, Bill Sharman, Tom Heinsohn, and most recently Bill Russell in 2021.
Her coaching acumen won her and her Las Vegas Aces a WNBA title in her first year. This year, the Aces are leading the league and looking poised to make another run for the ring.