Coach . . . its a term of endearment. It means one who instructs players in the fundamentals of a sport and directs team strategy. In the NBA, however, it has never meant woman. Until now. Becky Hammon just finished her first season as the first professional female coach for any of the three major sport franchises (NBA, MLB, & NFL). Her instructor and director was the venerable Gregg Popovich, a man Pelicans fans have come to admire and despise, all at the same time.
Becky Hammon, as a player, has a long list of accomplishments.