Becky Hammon's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Becky Hammon.

Becky Hammon is a Russian-American professional basketball coach, currently head coach of the Las Vegas Aces (WNBA), and former NBA assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs. A decorated player, she was a three-time All-American at Colorado State. She played in the WNBA for the San Antonio Stars and New York Liberty, and also played internationally. Notably, Hammon became a naturalized Russian citizen in 2008 and represented Russia in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.

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1995: Graduated High School

In 1995, Becky Hammon graduated from Stevens High School, having been voted female class athlete by her graduating class. She was also named South Dakota Player of the Year.

1998: All-American and Colorado Sportswoman of the Year

In 1998, Becky Hammon was named an All-American three times and Colorado Sportswoman of the Year for her prolific scoring for the Colorado State Rams.

1998: William Jones Cup

In 1998, Becky Hammon was named to the team representing the United States at the William Jones Cup competition in Taipei, Taiwan. The team won the gold medal.

1999: Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award

In 1999, Becky Hammon received the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award from the Women's Basketball Coaches Association as the best senior player under 5 ft 8 in.

2003: Led the NWBL in scoring

In 2003, during her first season with the Tennessee Fury of the National Women's Basketball League (NWBL), Becky Hammon led the league in scoring, averaging 20.6 points per game.

November 12, 2004: Inducted into Colorado State University Sports Hall of Fame

On November 12, 2004, Becky Hammon was inducted into the Colorado State University Sports Hall of Fame.

January 22, 2005: Colorado State Jersey Retired

On January 22, 2005, Becky Hammon's number 25 Colorado State jersey was retired at Moby Arena.

August 16, 2005: Scored 2,000th WNBA Career Point

On August 16, 2005, Becky Hammon scored her 2,000th WNBA career point.

2008: Won Bronze Medal at the Olympics

In 2008, Becky Hammon played in the Olympics for Russia and helped the team win the bronze medal by scoring 22 points against China.

2009: Career High Averages

In the 2009 WNBA season, Becky Hammon averaged a career-high 19.5 ppg and 5.0 apg, and was also an All-Star as well as a first-team All-WNBA selection.

August 31, 2011: Scored 5,000th point

On August 31, 2011, Becky Hammon became the seventh player in WNBA history to score 5,000 points.

August 5, 2014: Hired as an Assistant Coach for the Spurs

On August 5, 2014, Becky Hammon was hired as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs, becoming the first Russian NBA coach in NBA history, as well as the second female coach.

July 3, 2015: First Female Head Coach in NBA Summer League

On July 3, 2015, Becky Hammon became the first Russian and the first female head coach in the NBA's Summer League when the Spurs announced she would coach their summer league team.

July 20, 2015: Won Las Vegas Summer League Title

On July 20, 2015, Becky Hammon led the Spurs to the Las Vegas Summer League title, becoming the first Russian and first female NBA head coach to win a Summer League title.

August 2, 2015: Inducted into the New York Liberty Ring of Honor

On August 2, 2015, Becky Hammon was inducted into the Ring of Honor during halftime of the game between the New York Liberty and the Seattle Storm.

June 25, 2016: Jersey Retired by San Antonio Stars

On June 25, 2016, the San Antonio Stars retired Becky Hammon's No. 25 jersey prior to the Atlanta Dream game.

2016: Part of All-Star Coaching Staff

In 2016, Becky Hammon became the first Russian and first woman to be part of an NBA All-Star coaching staff.

2021: Finalist for NBA Head Coaching Position

In 2021, Becky Hammon was the first Russian and first woman to be a finalist for an NBA head coaching position when she interviewed with the Portland Trail Blazers.