Congratulations to San Antonio Spurs Assistant Coach, Becky Hammon on being named to NBC’s “Inspiring America: The 2021 Inspiration List.” Great work by Drew Weisholtz of Today in covering Coach Hammon’s interview – when asked about her expected timeline for the NBA’s first female Head Coach, Hammon states, “I’m not really sure. What I’m sure[…]
Great work by Christy Thomaskutty and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) in facilitating an amazing conversation with Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach, Taylor Jenkins and Assistant Coach, Sonia Raman. Both Coaches reflected on their journey in getting to the NBA and provided great insight to the tools needed to build a successful basketball culture. For[…]
Great work by Steve Loung of Sportsnet in covering the amazing job of Toronto Raptors Assistant Coach and acting Head Coach, Sergio Scariolo. While five of the Raptors coaching staff were out due to Health and Safety Protocols, Coach Scariolo not only was prepared to step in and lead the team, but he also flourished,[…]
Great work by Joe Vardon of The Athletic in capturing New Orleans Pelicans Head Coach Stan Van Gundy’s time spent teaching a Sports in Society class at Tomoka Correctional Institution in Miami Dade County, Florida. Throughout his time teaching in this prison, Coach Van Gundy became fully engaged with many inmates and their stories; Coach[…]
Great work by Michael Shapiro of Sports Illustrated in depicting the amazing 45 year journey of Houston Rockets Assistant Coach, John Lucas. From being drafted #1 overall in the 1976 NBA Draft, to overcoming issues with sobriety, to becoming one of the game’s most influential coaches, Coach Lucas has garnered the respect of most in[…]