American-Russian Becky Hammon is a former basketball player. She is now the head coach of the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA. Hammon started playing basketball at Colorado State University while he was in college. She won Colorado Sportswoman of the Year for the 1998–99 season and was chosen as an All-American. The following year, Hammon led her team to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. In 2004, she was inducted into the Colorado State Sports Hall of Fame for her contributions to Colorado during her time as a student.
Hammon entered the WNBA after having a fantastic college career. After beginning her professional career with the New York Liberty, she played with the San Antonio Silver Stars. Hammon achieved several objectives throughout her WNBA career, which concluded in 2014. She was chosen for the first team All-WNBA in 2009 and, in 2011, she became the seventh player in WNBA history to reach the 5,000-point mark. In addition to her WNBA career, Hammon played in many international leagues during the off-season. Her foreign experience included performances in Italy, Spain, and Russia. After attaining Russian citizenship in 2007, Hammon was entitled to compete for Russia in the Olympic Games in 2008 and 2012.
Becky Hammon's Salary
In the WNBA, Becky Hammon is acknowledged as the second-highest-paid coach. According to reports, she makes $1 million a year with the Las Vegas Aces. Hammon was the first female assistant coach in the NBA before entering the WNBA, having served with the San Antonio Spurs.
In 2022, Hammon became the new head coach of the Las Vegas Aces. With 26 victories and 10 losses, she guided the squad right away to the top record in the Western Conference and the league as a whole. The Aces have won two straight WNBA titles in 2022 and 2023 under her direction.
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FAQ's On Becky Hammon
A. Becky Hammon is 48 years old as of August 2025. 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 8 years.
A. Becky Hammon has won two back-to-back WNBA titles.
