Becky Hammon salary

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Becky Hammon salary
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Rebecca Lynn Hammon, known as Becky Hammon, is a Russian-American basketball coach and former player. Currently, she is a head coach of Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. Hammon started her basketball journey at Colorado State University. In the 1998-99 season, she earned All-American honors and was also named as Colorado Sportswoman of the Year. In the same year, Hammon led her team to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. Moreover, her play during the college years with Colorado inducted her name into the Colorado State Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.

Hammon joined the WNBA after her successful college career. She began her professional career with the New York Liberty and later played for the San Antonio Silver Stars. Throughout her WNBA career, which lasted until 2014, Hammon achieved several milestones. She was named to the first-team All-WNBA in 2009 and became the seventh player in WNBA history to score 5,000 points, reaching this mark in 2011. In addition to her WNBA career, Hammon played in various overseas leagues during the off-season. Her international experience included playing in Italy, Spain, and Russia. In 2007, Hammon obtained Russian citizenship, which allowed her to represent Russia in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.

Becky Hammon's Salary

Becky Hammon is recognized as the second-highest-paid coach in the WNBA. Her annual salary with the Las Vegas Aces is reported to be $1 million. Before joining the WNBA, Hammon was the first woman to be an assistant coach in the NBA. She spent eight years with the San Antonio Spurs where she gained valuable experience.

Hammon took over as head coach of the Las Vegas Aces in 2022 and immediately led the team to the best record in both the Western Conference and the entire league, with 26 wins and 10 losses. Under her leadership, the Aces have won two consecutive WNBA championships in 2022 and 2023.

While Hammon's exact salary is not publicly disclosed, it is believed to be over $1 million according to Front Office Sports, which was previously the highest in the WNBA.

FAQ's On Becky Hammon salary

A. Becky Hammon is 47 years old as of August 2024. She was born on March 11, 1977. 

A. Becky Hammon is the head coach of Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. 

A. Becky Hammon has served as an assistant coach of the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA for 7 years. 

A. Becky Hammon is the first head coach in WNBA, who has won two back to back WNBA titles. 

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