Becky Hammon’s careerlong ‘underdog’ mentality has helped defending champion Aces get back on track
Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon gestures during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks, Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ryan Sun]
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Becky Hammon has had to prove she belongs throughout her basketball career. She was a consensus All-American in 1999 at Colorado State but went undrafted that year. Though Hammon became a multiple WNBA All-Star, she was never part of the U.S. Olympic player pool. Knowing she was viewed as a longshot or the underdog, that mentality helped drive Hammon to a Hall of Fame playing career. It continues to drive her as coach of the two-time defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces.
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Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon watches play during the first half of the team's WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
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