Breaking: Spurs name Becky Hammon Assistant Coach

[D-Rose]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/spurs-name-becky-hammon-assistant-coach

Pretty damn groundbreaking...first female assistant coach in NBA history? Has there ever been one in the MLB/NFL/NHL? Go NBA :applause:

[ralph_i_el]

She's going to feel left out when the rest of the staff is drinking wine and touching each others wangs....

[Haymaker]

Pop's replacement :eek:

[sportjames23]

She's going to feel left out when the rest of the staff is drinking wine and touching each others wangs....


:biggums:

[JohnMax]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/895/005/ChrisBOshFiredUp_original.gif

[Fudge]

She was so hot to me in her prime doe. I'd probably still smash.

[sportjames23]

She was so hot to me in her prime doe. I'd probably still smash.


:crazysam:

[DirkNowitzki41]

She was so hot to me in her prime doe. I'd probably still smash.
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3700041442/7d7fc96c9ae342d4dec92638f4ef95a3_400x400.jpeg

:applause:

[Soundwave]

Well the Spurs know a thing or two about dealing with a p*ssy, so it won't be a big adjustment.

http://blog.betdsi.com/wp-content/uploads/lebron-james-san-antonio-spurs.jpg

Before someone kills me, it's a joke, c'mon lighten up. Admit it. You laughed.

[sportjames23]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3700041442/7d7fc96c9ae342d4dec92638f4ef95a3_400x400.jpeg

:applause:


Hmm...she ain't bad in this old pic...

[Dr Seuss]

Tim Duncan responds to the news about the Spurs hiring a female assistant coach,



"Ew! Yucky!"

[VelvetHoop]

Very cool hire. Its nice to see an organization like the Spurs do this...


on another note... didn't she date Tony Parker at one point?

[Purch]

They hired Mennsia and Becky this offseason? Brining in a WNBA coach and a Euroleague coach? Interesting :eek:

[HylianNightmare]

She's going to feel left out when the rest of the staff is drinking wine and touching each others wangs....

What the ****?

Anyways if the spurs do it it's probably a good idea like purchasing said

[Meticode]

http://binaryapi.ap.org/8ce6b9e4ec9944e384517057129c9c89/460x.jpg

[ralph_i_el]

What the ****?

Anyways if the spurs do it it's probably a good idea like purchasing said
Pop has this thing about drinking wine with his assistants and players, and former assistants have taken it with them to other teams.

The wangs part....I am high...I'M HIGH

[Trollsmasher]

My Cavs have already done this 12 years ago with Lisa Boyer

nothing special:confusedshrug:

[aj1987]

http://i.imgur.com/qJGdbbr.png

[Duderonomy]

Well you won't have to worry about Timmy making a move on her.

[T_L_P]

http://southerntimesgirlsandsports.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/n28884038846_839053_2214.jpg

[D-Rose]

My Cavs have already done this 12 years ago with Lisa Boyer

nothing special:confusedshrug:
Boyer was only a volunteer coach.

http://deadspin.com/spurs-hire-becky-hammon-as-nbas-first-female-assistant-1616409902

[Trollsmasher]

Tony has probably already been there

http://sport-24-x.sdv.fr/var/plain_site/storage/images/media/images/000_dv1228772/13631313-1-fre-FR/000_DV1228772.jpg

[PJR]

Cho Cho!!!!

[tomtucker]

http://i.imgur.com/qJGdbbr.png

tapped ? :biggums:

[tomtucker]

My Cavs have already done this 12 years ago with Lisa Boyer

nothing special:confusedshrug:

right, and now they got a new bitch

[inclinerator]

it'll be awkward in the lockerroom

[I<3NBA]

http://binaryapi.ap.org/8ce6b9e4ec9944e384517057129c9c89/460x.jpg
she got fat real fast

[CoastalRyan]

it'll be awkward in the lockerroomThis is the kind of mentality that will become a thing of the past as more organizations emphasize the quality of the employee over absurd stereotypes.

Everyone is a grown adult, top of their field and well paid professional. The only ones who would seek to exploit any kind of awkwardness aren't Spurs material.

[sportjames23]

This is the kind of mentality that will become a thing of the past as more organizations emphasize the quality of the employee over absurd stereotypes.

Everyone is a grown adult, top of their field and well paid professional. The only ones who would seek to exploit any kind of awkwardness aren't Spurs material.


http://sport-24-x.sdv.fr/var/plain_site/storage/images/media/images/000_dv1228772/13631313-1-fre-FR/000_DV1228772.jpg

[King1991nba]

she got fat real fast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUsJZzW-a-g

[JohnMax]

WNBA is full of lesbians. Maybe shes gay like that female ref.

[jzek]

But those guys shower naked!

[fiddy]

My Cavs have already done this 12 years ago with Lisa Boyer

nothing special:confusedshrug:
:roll:

[jzek]

She once represented Russia in the Olympics:

http://i.imgur.com/g11AEOK.jpg

[tomtucker]

WNBA is full of lesbians. Maybe shes gay like that female ref.

timmy is so gonna get it with the strap-on...........:eek: :eek:

[steve]

My Cavs have already done this 12 years ago with Lisa Boyer

nothing special:confusedshrug:

You know, except for the getting paid for you position part.

[Rake2204]

http://i.imgur.com/qJGdbbr.pngHa, poor word choice. Or, excellent word choice.

Becky was my girl back in '02.

[kamil]

she got fat real fast

You call that fat? :facepalm

[stalkerforlife]

She's so hot. I love female basketball players.

Is she gay? If not, i'd worry about her with the players.

[steve]

She's so hot. I love female basketball players.

Is she gay? If not, i'd worry about her with the players.

Yes, men and women are incapable of being professional.

[stalkerforlife]

Yes, men and women are incapable of being professional.

Unfortunately, you're right. These are NBA players, not professionals, anyway. They have a walking hard on.

[Marv_Albert]

BREAKING - Tony Parker suspended for sleeping with the assistant coach, book it. ***** gets that great ***** man howww?

[D-Rose]

Unfortunately, you're right. These are NBA players, not professionals, anyway. They have a walking hard on.
Wow.:facepalm

[Brokenbeat]

http://i.imgur.com/qJGdbbr.png

The whole team?

[Lakers Legend#32]

It's true Hammon's a lezbo.

[Sarcastic]

BREAKING - Tony Parker suspended for sleeping with the assistant coach, book it. ***** gets that great ***** man howww?



http://terezowens.com/tony-parker-dating-wnbas-becky-hammon/


It's already happened.

[poido123]

Why do women feel the need to prove themselves in men dominated areas?

In Australia, women are trying to get commentary jobs in our football code. Just f.ck off already, I don't want to hear a chick talking about football and the sound is like hearing chalk on a chalkboard..

Once they get their claws in on a male dominated area, watch them file discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuits all over the place.

It just can't work. Women don't belong in male dominated sporting jobs. Not because they can't do the job, but because they f.ck up the harmony in organizations and I don't want to see some chick Reffing a basketball game or even playing in the NBA, that's what its leading to and it just doesn't look right.

Why can't they just do the jobs they are known for or good at and stop taking over our domain.

When I was in the army, chicks are trying to push the women's rights thing and move in on frontline jobs. When does this shit end? And then they wander why there are sexual harassment issues in the army, helllllloooo???? :hammerhead:

Its just not right and I'm mad :mad: :mad:

Becky Gammon can f.ck right off as far as I'm concerned.

[Jameerthefear]

Bitch needs to learn where her rightful place. In the kitchen.

[AboutBuckets]

Leonard is gonna turn her out.

[UK2K]

Who cares?

I don't even know 90% of the assistant coaches in this league, nor do I care.

[D-Rose]

Why do women feel the need to prove themselves in men dominated areas?

In Australia, women are trying to get commentary jobs in our football code. Just f.ck off already, I don't want to hear a chick talking about football and the sound is like hearing chalk on a chalkboard..

Once they get their claws in on a male dominated area, watch them file discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuits all over the place.

It just can't work. Women don't belong in male dominated sporting jobs. Not because they can't do the job, but because they f.ck up the harmony in organizations and I don't want to see some chick Reffing a basketball game or even playing in the NBA, that's what its leading to and it just doesn't look right.

Why can't they just do the jobs they are known for or good at and stop taking over our domain.

When I was in the army, chicks are trying to push the women's rights thing and move in on frontline jobs. When does this shit end? And then they wander why there are sexual harassment issues in the army, helllllloooo???? :hammerhead:

Its just not right and I'm mad :mad: :mad:

Becky Gammon can f.ck right off as far as I'm concerned.
Just because something has been male dominated in the past doesn't mean it's necessarily justified or it has to be that way.

I really can't tell if your post is being serious or a really long sarcastic work of genius.

[buddha]

She was so hot to me in her prime doe. I'd probably still smash.

http://people1971.com/images1/becky-hammon-6.jpg

westbrook clone

[senelcoolidge]

Is she going to shower with the guys:oldlol:

[JohnFreeman]

Why do women feel the need to prove themselves in men dominated areas?

In Australia, women are trying to get commentary jobs in our football code. Just f.ck off already, I don't want to hear a chick talking about football and the sound is like hearing chalk on a chalkboard..

Once they get their claws in on a male dominated area, watch them file discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuits all over the place.

It just can't work. Women don't belong in male dominated sporting jobs. Not because they can't do the job, but because they f.ck up the harmony in organizations and I don't want to see some chick Reffing a basketball game or even playing in the NBA, that's what its leading to and it just doesn't look right.

Why can't they just do the jobs they are known for or good at and stop taking over our domain.

When I was in the army, chicks are trying to push the women's rights thing and move in on frontline jobs. When does this shit end? And then they wander why there are sexual harassment issues in the army, helllllloooo???? :hammerhead:

Its just not right and I'm mad :mad: :mad:

Becky Gammon can f.ck right off as far as I'm concerned.
hear, hear

[dilley]

Is she going to shower with the guys:oldlol:
Yes, just like Popovich does.

[senelcoolidge]

Why do women feel the need to prove themselves in men dominated areas?

In Australia, women are trying to get commentary jobs in our football code. Just f.ck off already, I don't want to hear a chick talking about football and the sound is like hearing chalk on a chalkboard..

Once they get their claws in on a male dominated area, watch them file discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuits all over the place.

It just can't work. Women don't belong in male dominated sporting jobs. Not because they can't do the job, but because they f.ck up the harmony in organizations and I don't want to see some chick Reffing a basketball game or even playing in the NBA, that's what its leading to and it just doesn't look right.

Why can't they just do the jobs they are known for or good at and stop taking over our domain.

When I was in the army, chicks are trying to push the women's rights thing and move in on frontline jobs. When does this shit end? And then they wander why there are sexual harassment issues in the army, helllllloooo???? :hammerhead:

Its just not right and I'm mad :mad: :mad:

Becky Gammon can f.ck right off as far as I'm concerned.

I work in a male dominated field and the broads that I have to work with mostly have this uptight bitchy attitude. They are always trying to prove something. It's hard to work with them. You try to help and they get all snappy. You try to be friendly they think you are hitting on them. Fu*k them.

[LAZERUSS]

These so-called "barriers" are slowly coming down in many major sports. And I really don't have a problem with that, except...in Hammon's case...can someone give me her COACHING resume?

Why is she offered an assistant coaching position and the Kareem's and Rick Barry's of this world are not?

[stalkerforlife]

Leonard is gonna turn her out.

His fingers alone are bigger than my junk.

[poido123]

Just because something has been male dominated in the past doesn't mean it's necessarily justified or it has to be that way.

I really can't tell if your post is being serious or a really long sarcastic work of genius.


Call this a "flaw" of mine, but I am sexist when it comes to women crossing over to men dominated workplaces.

In my experience from army and other manly workplaces, it just never works. I can't imagine what it would be like fighting a war alongside a woman in battle? Women used to get special treatment in testing phases where they didn't have to carry as heavy pack or do as many sit-ups/pushups and that kind of shit. If they want to be in the army, they need to meet the standards required of battle, just because they are a woman does not mean they should be allowed special treatment.

Sorry, off topic a bit there. In the NBA, can you imagine a woman calling a game? That would be comical. Not sure if anyone here has heard a girl call a game like football or basketball before, but it is straight up terrible.

As far as Becky Gammon becoming an assistant coach, that is just one of many steps that women will make in the NBA. Next will be commentating, then Reffing, then coaching, then playing :eek:

[senelcoolidge]

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/99/5c/da/995cda5e9325394dfce798b1f2d65ecf.jpg

Becky doesn't need a resume. She knows how to presume the right position.

[poido123]

I work in a male dominated field and the broads that I have to work with mostly have this uptight bitchy attitude. They are always trying to prove something. It's hard to work with them. You try to help and they get all snappy. You try to be friendly they think you are hitting on them. Fu*k them.


I know exactly what you mean.

Working with other guys, you don't get that emotional bitchiness that you leave at home with your wife or girlfriend.

Woman get a real sense of entitlement and get on their high horse once they think they are conquering a man's domain. Not saying sexual harassment is a good thing or anything, but that will happen in a mans job.

Comes with the territory.

[navy]

Sorry, off topic a bit there. In the NBA, can you imagine a woman calling a game? That would be comical. Not sure if anyone here has heard a girl call a game like football or basketball before, but it is straight up terrible.

As far as Becky Gammon becoming an assistant coach, that is just one of many steps that women will make in the NBA. Next will be commentating, then Reffing, then coaching, then playing :eek:
:hammerhead:

What NBA are you watching? Women already ref and commentate.

[D-Rose]

Call this a "flaw" of mine, but I am sexist when it comes to women crossing over to men dominated workplaces.

In my experience from army and other manly workplaces, it just never works. I can't imagine what it would be like fighting a war alongside a woman in battle? Women used to get special treatment in testing phases where they didn't have to carry as heavy pack or do as many sit-ups/pushups and that kind of shit. If they want to be in the army, they need to meet the standards required of battle, just because they are a woman does not mean they should be allowed special treatment.

Sorry, off topic a bit there. In the NBA, can you imagine a woman calling a game? That would be comical. Not sure if anyone here has heard a girl call a game like football or basketball before, but it is straight up terrible.

As far as Becky Gammon becoming an assistant coach, that is just one of many steps that women will make in the NBA. Next will be commentating, then Reffing, then coaching, then playing :eek:

We already have female refs in the NBA, they're just as good. Doris Burke is on the commentary sometimes as well and she's incredibly respected throughout the league.

Your issues seem personal as you mentioned, doesn't apply everywhere.

[poido123]

:hammerhead:

What NBA are you watching? Women already ref and commentate.


On the sidelines they do interviews. Not actually call a game like Marv albert. They do occasionally pop on the broadcast to do an updates I'm talking about calling the game.

There is one ref who's a girl from memory. Must of changed the channel to a different game when she's reffing :lol

[navy]

On the sidelines they do interviews. Not actually call a game like Marv albert

There is one ref who's a girl from memory. Must of changed the channel to a different game when she's reffing :lol
:facepalm

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/content/Image/05-11-2009/doris-burke.jpg

http://www.scholastic.com/content/images/articles/k/kr_whm_williams_fixed.jpg

[stalkerforlife]

Women have been given too many rights and freedoms.

It's as if we have to give them special treatment or be punished.

[poido123]

:facepalm

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/content/Image/05-11-2009/doris-burke.jpg

http://www.scholastic.com/content/images/articles/k/kr_whm_williams_fixed.jpg


I edited my post before you jumped on me.

What I was saying was, there are no women that take over and call the game, they provide updates on injuries etc.

Yes, that is the woman I'm talking about. Has she reffed big playoff games? I don't even recall if she has...

She's the first lady to ref a playoff game in 06.

Just the one, but there will be more I'm sure.

[jzek]

This is an outrage! Next time I'll read they'll be allowed to vote as well! :banghead:

[navy]

I edited my post before you jumped on me.

What I was saying was, there are no women that take over and call the game, they provide updates on injuries etc.

Yes, that is the woman I'm talking about. Has she reffed big playoff games? I don't even recall if she has...
No, Doris burke has called games. As in she spoke the whole time.

She does playoff games as well. Nobody cares and some like you dont even notice.

[dilley]

I edited my post before you jumped on me.

What I was saying was, there are no women that take over and call the game, they provide updates on injuries etc.

Yes, that is the woman I'm talking about. Has she reffed big playoff games? I don't even recall if she has...

She's the first lady to ref a playoff game in 06.

Just the one, but there will be more I'm sure.
Doris Burke calls games all season long the **** you smokin

[D-Rose]

No, Doris burke has called games. As in she spoke the whole time.

She does playoff games as well. Nobody cares and some like you dont even notice.
This.

The fact that you didn't even notice shows you it's not a problem. Doris Burke probably knows more ball than anyone on this site.

The female ref that you're referring to is a fine ref. Have you heard about any on court issues with her ever?

You're using your own personal frustrations with women and projecting them onto women who're doing a wonderful job in the NBA.

[red1]

mj would never lose to a team that hires women. just another reason why mj>bron. what

[STATUTORY]

how is parker suppose to respect a bitch that he pulled a hit and quit on?

[JohnFreeman]

Doris Burke is annoying

[steve]

These so-called "barriers" are slowly coming down in many major sports. And I really don't have a problem with that, except...in Hammon's case...can someone give me her COACHING resume?

Why is she offered an assistant coaching position and the Kareem's and Rick Barry's of this world are not?

What was Ime Udoka's coaching background before being offered a Spurs assistant job?

[Spaulding]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/social/Olympics/Basketball/KobeLOL.gif

[UK2K]

:hammerhead:

What NBA are you watching? Women already ref and commentate.
Dont care about the officiating so much...

But when Doris Burke does UK games.... :sleeping Turribleee

[steve]

mj would never lose to a team that hires women. just another reason why mj>bron. what

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200111270CLE.html

[Cactus-Sack]

If you're seriously questioning a Popovich/RC Buford hire, your an idiot. Hammon is a smart person who will be able to perform her job at a high level.

Shut the fvck up.

[Cactus-Sack]

Doris Burke is annoying

So are Steve Kerr and Reggie Miller. She is an annoying commentator who happens to be a woman, it's not that she is annoying because she's a woman.

[tomtucker]

:hammerhead:

What NBA are you watching? Women already ref and commentate.

and they fukking suck at it ! :( :mad: :banghead:

[G-train]

The fact that you didn't even notice shows you it's not a problem. Doris Burke probably knows more ball than anyone on this site.


No, she is a journalist with little understanding of actual basketball, like 99% of journalists both male and female.

[tomtucker]

Is she going to shower with the guys:oldlol:

nah....her big dick will just embarrass the rest of the players

[Horatio33]

All you guys saying "get in the kitchen" or "assume the position" or "she's a lesbian" are definitely NOT virgins.

[SpanishACB]

she's fat and average, so she must know a thing or two about basketball


























or about sucking ****

[East_Stone_Ya]

she ain't that bad


https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3700041442/7d7fc96c9ae342d4dec92638f4ef95a3_400x400.jpeg

[SpanishACB]

she ain't that bad


https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3700041442/7d7fc96c9ae342d4dec92638f4ef95a3_400x400.jpeg

I shouldn't put in the effort to reply to you since you didn't even scroll one third of the first page of the thread to realize your irrelevancy.

But I'm a christian.

[D-Rose]

No, she is a journalist with little understanding of actual basketball, like 99% of journalists both male and female.
She's not just a journalist. She played college ball and has been an analyst on NBA games, WNBA games, and Knicks games. I guarantee you she would smoke you on xs and os.

[D-Rose]

If you're seriously questioning a Popovich/RC Buford hire, your an idiot. Hammon is a smart person who will be able to perform her job at a high level.

Shut the fvck up.
This.

Seriously hilarious to see basketball fans thumping their chests as if Hammon is being handed a spot just for publicity. It's Gregg freaking Popovich! He has one of the best coaching trees in NBA history. He obviously saw that she has a great basketball mind and leadership to be on his staff.

And I'm sure Becky Hammon at her age knows more basketball than anyone on this site, and also could beat anyone on this site 1 on 1.

[poido123]

This.

Seriously hilarious to see basketball fans thumping their chests as if Hammon is being handed a spot just for publicity. It's Gregg freaking Popovich! He has one of the best coaching trees in NBA history. He obviously saw that she has a great basketball mind and leadership to be on his staff.

And I'm sure Becky Hammon at her age knows more basketball than anyone on this site, and also could beat anyone on this site 1 on 1.


You're playing the righteous card a little too hard dude...

You aren't a woman(I assume), so why do you feel a need to point out this chick's credentials?

I don't know where you work or what you do, but in the places I've worked, I've found women To be a pain in the ass, whether directly or indirectly.

What job do you work in? I don't know how you haven't encountered problems with women in the workplace before. Have you worked in a male dominated job? Have you observed what happens when you throw a girl among them?

At this point in popovich's career, he's probably doing this as a good gesture. Like others have said, she got that job because she's a girl and pop took a liking to her and decided to give her an opportunity.

I can bet everything I own that there were other candidates far more qualified than her. If you you believe she was the top candidate, you're lying. Yes they have hired other men before her as assistants, but this is purely to try something different and they like her.

[BoutPractice]

Awesome.

It's one of the things I love about the Spurs: they're ultimate pragmatists who are always looking for an edge on the competition... which makes them less prejudiced and more open to innovation.

They would have absolutely no problems putting out a lineup with 12 foreign players and choosing a woman to coach them if they honestly thought that could help them win championships.

[AnaheimLakers24]

spurs try to hard to be different.

dumb gimmick so espn could cover them. they making gimmicks since no one cares they even won

[ArbitraryWater]

spurs try to hard to be different.

dumb gimmick so espn could cover them. they making gimmicks since no one cares they even won

lmfaooo :oldlol:

[steve]

You're playing the righteous card a little too hard dude...

You aren't a woman(I assume), so why do you feel a need to point out this chick's credentials?

I don't know where you work or what you do, but in the places I've worked, I've found women To be a pain in the ass, whether directly or indirectly.

What job do you work in? I don't know how you haven't encountered problems with women in the workplace before. Have you worked in a male dominated job? Have you observed what happens when you throw a girl among them?

At this point in popovich's career, he's probably doing this as a good gesture. Like others have said, she got that job because she's a girl and pop took a liking to her and decided to give her an opportunity.

I can bet everything I own that there were other candidates far more qualified than her. If you you believe she was the top candidate, you're lying. Yes they have hired other men before her as assistants, but this is purely to try something different and they like her.

Because someone always needs an ulterior motive to point out a backwards, misogynistic mindset.

Of course they liked her, that's the basis of any coaching hire. What makes her less qualified than say Derek Fisher or Jason Kidd last season? Both of them had absolutely zero coaching experience before being given head coaching jobs. What makes her less qualified than the number of former players who get assistant jobs right after their playing careers are done? You have no idea what Becky Hammon's credentials are and Popovich clearly wouldn't put someone on his staff just as a "good gesture" if he didn't believe in their potential coaching acumen.

[D-Rose]

You're playing the righteous card a little too hard dude...

You aren't a woman(I assume), so why do you feel a need to point out this chick's credentials?

I don't know where you work or what you do, but in the places I've worked, I've found women To be a pain in the ass, whether directly or indirectly.

What job do you work in? I don't know how you haven't encountered problems with women in the workplace before. Have you worked in a male dominated job? Have you observed what happens when you throw a girl among them?

At this point in popovich's career, he's probably doing this as a good gesture. Like others have said, she got that job because she's a girl and pop took a liking to her and decided to give her an opportunity.

I can bet everything I own that there were other candidates far more qualified than her. If you you believe she was the top candidate, you're lying. Yes they have hired other men before her as assistants, but this is purely to try something different and they like her.

You're way over your head. Your hate for women is terrifying, but I won't judge you because I can see you've had very negative experiences.

Educate yourself.

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-spurs-cant-stop-winning-gregg-popovich-just-hired-a-female-asssistant-coach/
[QUOTE]

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

LOL at all the white knights in this thread. :oldlol:

[D-Rose]

LOL at all the white knights in this thread. :oldlol:
:rolleyes:

There's this thing called humanity. Look it up some time.

[ArbitraryWater]

Ha, poor word choice. Or, excellent word choice.

Becky was my girl back in '02.

Your girl, as in your girlfriend?

[Ratnik]

http://www.popnsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Becky-Hammon-blowjob-tweet.jpg

[niko]

She's like 9th coach on the bench. If Pop took a liking to her and is trying to give her a break, that's pretty much normal. You bring in talented people, and people you are trying to give a break too. The Nets have about 931 assistants. The Knicks at one point (pre Fisher) had 3,002,023 assistants. This is not new, and saying the Spurs brought her in just because she's a woman seems disingenuous to me. Like Pop needs attention.

[irondarts]

The level of misogyny and hatred for woman that poido123 displays in this thread is just awful. Hope that guy never gets married because he probably would beat his wife nightly.

Seriously poido, get out of this thread. You're an obnoxious asshole and you're way off base.

[boldarblood]

People complaining about woman in NBA are seriously clueless and retarded. The women in the NBA now know more about basketball than just about everyone on this site, shows a real shallowness and lack of intelligence to think that women do not belong in the NBA. I have worked in male dominated positions for the last 20 years and have never had an issue with a woman in a male environment.

I would bet that a majority of the people complaining are still in the sniffing butt stage and do not have a woman in there life.

And poido, you are the king of the nerd herd here.

[SCdac]

Congrats to Hammon and the Spurs! It's win-win. Everybody knows her around here, been in SA for years, she obviously wasn't picked out of the blue. Excited to see her integrated into Pop's crew. Maybe even "head-coaches" a game here or there when Pop screams (technical fouls) his way out of it mid-game. maybe later down the road. Either way, glad she's on board.

[AnaheimLakers24]

People complaining about woman in NBA are seriously clueless and retarded. The women in the NBA now know more about basketball than just about everyone on this site, shows a real shallowness and lack of intelligence to think that women do not belong in the NBA. I have worked in male dominated positions for the last 20 years and have never had an issue with a woman in a male environment.

I would bet that a majority of the people complaining are still in the sniffing butt stage and do not have a woman in there life.

And poido, you are the king of the nerd herd here.
this wont help you get puss.y dude so try again:roll:

[dunksby]

She's like 9th coach on the bench. If Pop took a liking to her and is trying to give her a break, that's pretty much normal. You bring in talented people, and people you are trying to give a break too. The Nets have about 931 assistants. The Knicks at one point (pre Fisher) had 3,002,023 assistants. This is not new, and saying the Spurs brought her in just because she's a woman seems disingenuous to me. Like Pop needs attention.
Is that 3m+ assistants or am I just seeing things?

[D-Rose]

this wont help you get puss.y dude so try again:roll:
If that's all you view women as, then you're a sad and pathetic person.

[boldarblood]

this wont help you get puss.y dude so try again:roll:

Lucky for me I don't need to try. Been married for 5 years. I am sorry that you do not have a warm bed to go home to at night. Would help your sex life to move out of mom's basement.

I have nothing to prove, some of us our real men and know how to treat and be with a real woman.

[Sarcastic]

Not the first female coach in the NBA. The Cavs had a female coach, although she was not paid, and did not travel with the team.


http://www.nba.com/2014/news/08/05/spurs-becky-hammon.ap/

[HurricaneKid]

I heard Becky talk about how there would never be a female NBA player but that she didn't see how understanding the game could be gender biased. After spending some time at ISH there is no question in my mind that she knows more about the game than >99% of you. And it is QUITE likely its 100%.

The women's game is not as athletic or physical but Xs and Os are probably even MORE important. I don't see why a woman couldn't contribute enormously to a coaching staff.

And I want to play HORSE with her.

[Real14]

Kahwi better hit that first. If I was him I definitely would. I be like "I bust Lebron's ass on tha Miami cheat in tha finals bitch":pimp:

[Unstoppabull]

SPurs players be like gimme some Hammon!

[HurricaneKid]

Kahwi better hit that first. If I was him I definitely would. I be like "I bust Lebron's ass on tha Miami cheat in tha finals bitch":pimp:

1st???

Nah...

http://terezowens.com/tony-parker-dating-wnbas-becky-hammon/

[COnDEMnED]

http://www.popnsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Becky-Hammon-blowjob-tweet.jpg
How many men are in the NBA and D-league and Euroleague? That's a lot of blowjobs.

Edit: And High School and College.

[Derka]

Would lay some white pipe to it, no question.

Hope she does good with the coaching gig.

[Jameerthefear]

A woman is meant to be seen, not heard.

[SexSymbol]

Greatness isn't restricted just to one gender in any aspect of life

[poido123]

You're way over your head. Your hate for women is terrifying, but I won't judge you because I can see you've had very negative experiences.

Educate yourself.

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-spurs-cant-stop-winning-gregg-popovich-just-hired-a-female-asssistant-coach/


This man does't just hire anybody and he doesn't just invest in someone because they're a woman. That's so ****ed up.


Pop says a tired and scripted quote that a lot of coaches would say on a hire. How does that prove your point?

I can tell you, there were other candidates slightly more qualified, but they went with the chick to be politically correct or to be different. I didn't say that pop just hires anybody, however she wouldnt be as qualified as others, particularly men who have played in the NBA before.

Negatives experiences. I'd say facts.

The facts are that women get special treatment as they are considered a disadvantaged group in the workplace. Just as indigenous, disabled and others are.

In my time in the army, they did basically half of what the men did. They are protected by the laws and they don't have to meet all the physical standards.

Its bullshit.

[Unstoppabull]

http://www.popnsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Becky-Hammon-blowjob-tweet.jpg
That can't be real! :lol

[D-Rose]

Pop says a tired and scripted quote that a lot of coaches would say on a hire. How does that prove your point?

I can tell you, there were other candidates slightly more qualified, but they went with the chick to be politically correct or to be different. I didn't say that pop just hires anybody, however she wouldnt be as qualified as others, particularly men who have played in the NBA before.

Negatives experiences. I'd say facts.

The facts are that women get special treatment as they are considered a disadvantaged group in the workplace. Just as indigenous, disabled and others are.

In my time in the army, they did basically half of what the men did. They are protected by the laws and they don't have to meet all the physical standards.

Its bullshit.

This is my last response to you on this topic, I am frankly embarrassed that I've entertained you for this long.

http://espn.go.com/wnba/story/_/id/11317415/wnba-how-san-antonio-stars-becky-hammon-became-spur


"They've been observing me for the last eight years," said Hammon, a six-time WNBA All-Star. "How I play, how I communicate, how I interact with teammates and fans and the community. It's never been about a woman thing. It's, 'Hey, she's got a great basketball mind, and we think she'd be a great addition.'"


Hammond's "internship," as she called it, included sitting in on coaches meetings and film sessions. She went to practice, directed drills and worked with players.


During games, Hammon sat behind the Spurs bench taking it all in. She immersed herself in the X's and O's, the details that are her passion. She relished the conversations with the coaches, the dialogue and the options.

"It was the filming and the scouting and the defensive game plans," Hammon said. "We would analyze what they do great, how they could combat with X, Y and Z. It's the part of the game I've always loved. I have a very cerebral approach to basketball."


He compared Hammon to the likes of Avery Johnson and Steve Kerr, heady guards during their playing days who are now NBA head coaches.

"She talks the game. She understands the game," he said.


"Pop told me, 'As cool as it would be to hire you, you have to be qualified and I have to make sure you are qualified,'" Hammon said. "And I think that's the best way to go about it. It could be very catastrophic if I wasn't and then it sets the whole thing back."

Please educate yourself on a person and their background before throwing your personal sexist beliefs at them. I don't know if your mom didn't hold you as an infant or a girl left you at the altar or if a female co worker stole your promotion....but you have some serious issues. Best of luck.

[dilley]

That can't be real! :lol
100% real my dude

[Jameerthefear]

no he's not. You've also got issues with women and have made a lot of misogynist posts yourself.
I have no problems with women :confusedshrug:

[Warfan]

I dont see what the problem is. The Spurs are a great, well-run organization, they know what they're doing. If they think it's a good hiring, then im not gonna doubt them.

[LAZERUSS]

We have women CEO's running multi-billion dollar companies, so I don't see a problem with women coaching NBA players.

But again, I do have a problem with a 37 year old who has never coached at any level before, getting an AC job ahead of more qualified candidates. And yes, I am aware that there have been men that were given assistant coaching positions (hell, head coaching positions) with suspicious resumes, as well.

[Jameerthefear]

you've made a lot of misogynist posts in the past.
I'm not a misogynist. Just a realist.

[outbreak]

We have women CEO's running multi-billion dollar companies, so I don't see a problem with women coaching NBA players.

But again, I do have a problem with a 37 year old who has never coached at any level before, getting an AC job ahead of more qualified candidates. And yes, I am aware that there have been men that were given assistant coaching positions (hell, head coaching positions) with suspicious resumes, as well.
...alot of nba players retire and take assistant coaching roles.

[NumberSix]

I probably rail against groups getting special treatment and the fallacy of equality more than anybody else, but.......

She seems like a perfectly qualified person to me that also happens to be a player for the spurs sister organization. I don't think the spurs were trying to make any kind of statement. Just seems to be that they found her to be a qualified person that would help the team.

[steve]

People are too sensitive these days.

So is anyone misogynist if I believe a woman shouldn't be doing something?

These woman rights movements have swung society too far the other way...

So enlighten us, what direction should society be pointing?

[dilley]

People are too sensitive these days.

So is anyone misogynist if I believe a woman shouldn't be doing something?

These woman rights movements have swung society too far the other way...
So whats the hardest you ever hit your girlfriend? Have you knocked her out?

[poido123]

So whats the hardest you ever hit your girlfriend? Have you knocked her out?


Depends if she is out of line, like trying to wear my work uniform in the bedroom, that kind of thing.

[KyrieTheFuture]

Poido sounds like a legitimately awful human being. All of his arguments are thinner than paper

[KyrieTheFuture]

So have other candidates and ex players...the other candidates have that experience AND MORE.

Has she played in the NBA before? Has she done xs and os of a men's NBA team?

I mean, after all the women's and men's game are played differently, how does she even qualify to be an assistant coach without this knowledge or experience?
I'm just going to go ahead and assume that the smartest and best talent evaluation team in the league knows more about basketball qualification than you.

[outbreak]

So have other candidates and ex players...the other candidates have that experience AND MORE.

Has she played in the NBA before? Has she done xs and os of a men's NBA team?

I mean, after all the women's and men's game are played differently, how does she even qualify to be an assistant coach without this knowledge or experience?

And they felt that she would exceed their abilities. Nothing to do with being a woman. Many ex players start as assistants with no prior experience because franchises believe in their basketball IQ. You are the only one who has an issue with her being a woman. Playing in the NBA I would think would have issues for a woman but that is to do with physical differences, mentally woman are just the same as men and it takes a real douchebag like yourself to not see that.

[steve]

This is all too common now. People getting so politically correct whenever they feel like a woman is being talked about the wrong way or any kind of criticism on something considered "controversial".

I've specifically said that there are problems that I, and I'm sure other people have experienced with women in the workplace.

That's it. Stop reading into it and making me out to be a wife beater :hammerhead:

I'm all for protecting the disadvantaged, but I'm also for protecting peoples views and opinions and this is my view and opinion.

You don't have to like it, but as a person who has experienced sexism on the other end, I can tell you that we ha e to be careful not to swing too hard the other way.

Can someone answer my question now and their view on it?

Haha, "Sexism on the other end," that is a ****ing joke. I think I remember you saying earlier in the thread you're Australian, can you tell us what women doing the exact same job as a man are paid compared to a male counterpart? If you find that it's less, how exactly do you justify that?

What exactly makes Becky Hammon less qualified to coach basketball than Gregg Popovich at the same age? We're not talking about playing in the league which takes certain genetic gifts (which Popovich certainly didn't have), we're talking about pure basketball acumen. What exactly sets Becky Hammon apart from her make contemporaries here?

[outbreak]

Haha, "Sexism on the other end," that is a ****ing joke. I think I remember you saying earlier in the thread you're Australian, can you tell us what women doing the exact same job as a man are paid compared to a male counterpart? If you find that it's less, how exactly do you justify that?

What exactly makes Becky Hammon less qualified to coach basketball than Gregg Popovich at the same age? We're not talking about playing in the league which takes certain genetic gifts (which Popovich certainly didn't have), we're talking about pure basketball acumen. What exactly sets Becky Hammon apart from her make contemporaries here?

To be fair reverse sexism does exist and does go un noticed but it is in no way on the same level as the sexism women face. It's similar to how black people can get away with being racist to white people because regardless of how the white person feels in that one incident he still isn't dealing with racism from society in general.

I thought poido was Puerto rican?

[poido123]

I'm just going to go ahead and assume that the smartest and best talent evaluation team in the league knows more about basketball qualification than you.


Have a look at other posts I've made in this thread.

You're not a baby, I shouldn't have regurgitate the same stuff I've already posted because your too lazy to read yourself.

She was chosen ahead of the other candidates because she was a woman. Are you going to sit there and believe that there wasn't other males who have either played in the NBA before or coached a European or college team and are more suitably qualified than this chick?

It amazes me how people can only see inside the box. Pop has and will do things that aren't always smart, we all do. Pop also made the mistake of benching Duncan and costing a title, but there's no way he could possibly make the wrong choices in who he hires?

You guys just use the "he's a coach so he should know" card since your argument outside of that is non existent. :sleeping

[KyrieTheFuture]

Have a look at other posts I've made in this thread.

You're not a baby, I shouldn't have regurgitate the same stuff I've already posted because your too lazy to read yourself.

She was chosen ahead of the other candidates because she was a woman. Are you going to sit there and believe that there wasn't other males who have either played in the NBA before or coached a European or college team and are more suitably qualified than this chick?

It amazes me how people can only see inside the box. Pop has and will do things that aren't always smart, we all do. Pop also made the mistake of benching Duncan and costing a title, but there's no way he could possibly make the wrong choices in who he hires?

You guys just use the "he's a coach so he should know" card since your argument outside of that is non existent. :sleeping
How about, maybe she does know more than the other candidates? Maybe the already hired a European assistant (oh wait they did, imagine that) your only argument for her being unqualified is that she's a woman. You have absolutely no idea how much basketball knowledge she, or any other candidate has. People get unfair advantages all the time in life, you're only butthurt here because you have a problem with women.

[poido123]

Haha, "Sexism on the other end," that is a ****ing joke. I think I remember you saying earlier in the thread you're Australian, can you tell us what women doing the exact same job as a man are paid compared to a male counterpart? If you find that it's less, how exactly do you justify that?

What exactly makes Becky Hammon less qualified to coach basketball than Gregg Popovich at the same age? We're not talking about playing in the league which takes certain genetic gifts (which Popovich certainly didn't have), we're talking about pure basketball acumen. What exactly sets Becky Hammon apart from her make contemporaries here?


Being an ex player of the NBA, being a coach in a men's college team are all relevant experience for an assistant coach in the NBA. It matters because men have different physical abilities and because of that , they can execute different plays to women. So yes, having direct experience in mens competition matters.

Not playing in the WNBA, not traveling around with a team, not being a journalist etc etc.

Men and women get the same pay in the army which was just one example.

My question was, how come I as a soldier have to meet certain physical standards and a woman doesn't? It is a job that requires you to be able to trust a fellow soldier in the highest demands. A chick who can't carry another man who is injured is a liability. A soldier who sees a girl injured may take extra precautions to protect them and therefore put himself in more danger.

Anyways, tit isn't just the army I've experienced privileges and allowances in desk jobs too. A boss might favor a women because of her looks etc.

[outbreak]

Being an ex player of the NBA, being a coach in a men's college team are all relevant experience for an assistant coach in the NBA. It matters because men have different physical abilities and because of that , they can execute different plays to women. So yes, having direct experience in mens competition matters.

Not playing in the WNBA, not traveling around with a team, not being a journalist etc etc.

Men and women get the same pay in the army which was just one example.

My question was, how come I as a soldier have to meet certain physical standards and a woman doesn't? It is a job that requires you to be able to trust a fellow soldier in the highest demands. A chick who can't carry another man who is injured is a liability. A soldier who sees a girl injured may take extra precautions to protect them and therefore put himself in more danger.

Anyways, tit isn't just the army I've experienced privileges and allowances in desk jobs too. A boss might favor a women because of her looks etc.

and on the flip side a boss might favour a man because of his looks as well? That argument is stupid.

In terms of physically demanding things I agree that different standards can come up, but again it shouldn't be all woman can't do jobs that demand a certain fitness because there are woman who are strong than you or I. If they can pass the physicals there is no issue.

In terms of coaching though you are talking about a job that you can't easily measure a persons abilities through their resume anyway, it all depends on interviews and how the franchise views the candidates abilities and what they would add to the team.

[poido123]

and on the flip side a boss might favour a man because of his looks as well? That argument is stupid.

In terms of physically demanding things I agree that different standards can come up, but again it shouldn't be all woman can't do jobs that demand a certain fitness because there are woman who are strong than you or I. If they can pass the physicals there is no issue.

In terms of coaching though you are talking about a job that you can't easily measure a persons abilities through their resume anyway, it all depends on interviews and how the franchise views the candidates abilities and what they would add to the team.


I've heard that argument.

Men can reach a higher strength peak, so yes there are women who are stronger than males, but it isn't the norm and its due to the male lacking any exercise. Our physiology tells us the fact is men are generally stronger.

That was my point though, they don't pass the physical tests. If they had to pass the physical tests, then they wouldn't be in the army or other physically demanding jobs. That includes jobs in the police, fire department and other service jobs. I wouldn't be surprised if they do different physical testing for men and women there either.

[outbreak]

I've heard that argument.

Men can reach a higher strength peak, so yes there are women who are stronger than males, but it isn't the norm and its due to the male lacking any exercise. Our physiology tells us the fact is men are generally stronger.

That was my point though, they don't pass the physical tests. If they had to pass the physical tests, then they wouldn't be in the army or other physically demanding jobs. That includes jobs in the police, fire department and other service jobs. I wouldn't be surprised if they do different physical testing for men and women there either.

And this has absolutely zero relevance to a coaching position. And there are a huge number of perfectly competent women working in the police and fire department. Your just a misogynist with woman issues. Seek help from a professional.

[poido123]

How about, maybe she does know more than the other candidates? Maybe the already hired a European assistant (oh wait they did, imagine that) your only argument for her being unqualified is that she's a woman. You have absolutely no idea how much basketball knowledge she, or any other candidate has. People get unfair advantages all the time in life, you're only butthurt here because you have a problem with women.


That's great.

I hope you hold the same point of view when a chick gets a job in front of you because she's a woman or doesn't have to do as much because she's a woman..

Ill just have to assume you have no idea about unfair treatment and women in a male dominated workplace.

[poido123]

And this has absolutely zero relevance to a coaching position. And there are a huge number of perfectly competent women working in the police and fire department. Your just a misogynist with woman issues. Seek help from a professional.


OK, you go straight for the you're just a misogynist line without even acknowledging what I said.

It has relevance, because it has to do with women getting preferential treatment in workplaces like this Becky woman.

If competent you mean do all the duties EXCEPT the high physical demands of the job, then yes of course.

I'm drawing relevance to male dominated areas in which men thrive in these positions for a reason.

BECAUSE THEY ARE MEN AND THEY KNOW HOW TO COACH MEN.

Its that simple.

[outbreak]

OK, you go straight for the you're just a misogynist line without even acknowledging what I said.

It has relevance, because it has to do with women getting preferential treatment in workplaces like this Becky woman.

If competent you mean do all the duties EXCEPT the high physical demands of the job, then yes of course.

I'm drawing relevance to male dominated areas in which men thrive in these positions for a reason.

BECAUSE THEY ARE MEN AND THEY KNOW HOW TO COACH MEN.

Its that simple.

So by your arguments if a guy spends his entire life studying design and textiles and wishes to be a dress designer he shouldn't do that because it's a woman's job and woman know woman? Should there be no male chefs? Should men not be allowed to be nurses? I called you a misogynist because that is how you sound. You keep going back to your experience with a physically demanding job that may have stretched rules to allow females in but that is a separate issue and an isolated case. You do not have to be a man to learn how to coach men. You do not have to be a woman to learn how to coach women. Should the WNBL fire every male coach?

[steve]

To be fair reverse sexism does exist and does go un noticed but it is in no way on the same level as the sexism women face. It's similar to how black people can get away with being racist to white people because regardless of how the white person feels in that one incident he still isn't dealing with racism from society in general.

I thought poido was Puerto rican?

He could be, I may be confusing him with someone else. And I don't disagree with you, sexism isn't a one sided issue but yeah, it has a dramatically lower impact on men (and especially white males), but I was more astonished by his declaration of this because there's nothing he's pointed out that indicates he's ever been discriminated against based on his gender.

[outbreak]

He could be, I may be confusing him with someone else. And I don't disagree with you, sexism isn't a one sided issue but yeah, it has a dramatically lower impact on men (and especially white males), but I was more astonished by his declaration of this because there's nothing he's pointed out that indicates he's ever been discriminated against based on his gender.
He's talking about in the army which is a completely different kettle of fish to having a woman coach an NBA team or work in an office which he also seems to be against.

[poido123]

So by your arguments if a guy spends his entire life studying design and textiles and wishes to be a dress designer he shouldn't do that because it's a woman's job and woman know woman? Should there be no male chefs? Should men not be allowed to be nurses? I called you a misogynist because that is how you sound. You keep going back to your experience with a physically demanding job that may have stretched rules to allow females in but that is a separate issue and an isolated case. You do not have to be a man to learn how to coach men. You do not have to be a woman to learn how to coach women. Should the WNBL fire every male coach?


I think there are certain limitations to a woman coaching basketball.

She might understand xs and os, she might understand the rules of basketball, does she know how to command the respect of an NBA team of men and understand different plays men are capable of?

Lets say she becomes a head coach, will she go in the lockeroom or changerooms with them? Can you imagine the blowjob jokes etc? Will she be able to connect to the players like a man to man can? Does she deserve her position based on the merits of all candidates? Not just special consideration because she's a girl?

There are more issues than you think. Hiring girls into assistant coaches isn't so bad, but if its a step to being a head coach? Can she handle everything that goes with it.

I know a lot of NBA players who wouldn't be comfortable being coached by a girl.

Going back to the hire, it still reeks of a "because she's a woman" move.

I think you could ask a quite a few people in their workplace if they feel like girls get preferential treatment or if they get allowances made on things that are physical and I bet they say there is.

Stretching the rules in the army cannot happen, it is dangerous and it doesn't promote mateship which has been vital in previous wars. I can't believe that they take the position of an able bodied male capable of doing what they do and more.

[outbreak]

I think there are certain limitations to a woman coaching basketball.

She might understand xs and os, she might understand the rules of basketball, does she know how to command the respect of an NBA team of men and understand different plays men are capable of?

Lets say she becomes a head coach, will she go in the lockeroom or changerooms with them? Can you imagine the blowjob jokes etc? Will she be able to connect to the players like a man to man can? Does she deserve her position based on the merits of all candidates? Not just special consideration because she's a girl?

There are more issues than you think. Hiring girls into assistant coaches isn't so bad, but if its a step to being a head coach? Can she handle everything that goes with it.

I know a lot of NBA players who wouldn't be comfortable being coached by a girl.

Going back to the hire, it still reeks of a "because she's a woman" move.

I think you could ask a quite a few people in their workplace if they feel like girls get preferential treatment or if they get allowances made on things that are physical and I bet they say there is.

Stretching the rules in the army cannot happen, it is dangerous and it doesn't promote mateship which has been vital in previous wars. I can't believe that they take the position of an able bodied male capable of doing what they do and more.

again everything you say is total bullshit coming from your warped mind. NBA players are professional athletes. They already have female support staff working with them. They aren't a 14 year old basketball club with boys running around with raging boners. Understanding plays men can make? what the **** are you even talking about? Plenty of good coaches can't play basketball themselves but they don't have to because they are coaches. You watch and study the game. Everyone has to learn how to command respect regardless of gender :facepalm . And again you go back to the army which has already been acknowledged as a completely different issue to a woman working in an office or coach a basketball team.

In no way shape or form does it reek of hiring a woman just to hire a woman. At all. She is an ex player, she has spent time with the team learning the ropes and she was thoroughly interviewed just like every other candidate. If they had hired Miranda Kerr I'd say maybe you had a point but they didn't, they hired someone who has spent their entire life around the game.

[KNOW1EDGE]

This is awesome. Im sure she will do great and more teams will continue to hire females on their coaching staff. Not surprising that the Spurs are the first.

[KyrieTheFuture]

I think there are certain limitations to a woman coaching basketball.

She might understand xs and os, she might understand the rules of basketball, does she know how to command the respect of an NBA team of men and understand different plays men are capable of?

Lets say she becomes a head coach, will she go in the lockeroom or changerooms with them? Can you imagine the blowjob jokes etc? Will she be able to connect to the players like a man to man can? Does she deserve her position based on the merits of all candidates? Not just special consideration because she's a girl?

There are more issues than you think. Hiring girls into assistant coaches isn't so bad, but if its a step to being a head coach? Can she handle everything that goes with it.

I know a lot of NBA players who wouldn't be comfortable being coached by a girl.

Going back to the hire, it still reeks of a "because she's a woman" move.

I think you could ask a quite a few people in their workplace if they feel like girls get preferential treatment or if they get allowances made on things that are physical and I bet they say there is.

Stretching the rules in the army cannot happen, it is dangerous and it doesn't promote mateship which has been vital in previous wars. I can't believe that they take the position of an able bodied male capable of doing what they do and more.

OH GOD NOT THE BLOW JOB JOKES!!! Pat Summitt is probably a top 5 most respected basketball mind and she has a ******. It looks like all of your grievances stem from something in the military, an entirely unrelated subject. Players work with females all the time, I don't understand why this is a big deal to you. You're freaking out about her being a HC...she's not a HC and is very far away from being one. You should be excited that this is happening and hope she fails that furthers your agenda a lot farther.

[poido123]

again everything you say is total bullshit coming from your warped mind. NBA players are professional athletes. They already have female support staff working with them. They aren't a 14 year old basketball club with boys running around with raging boners. Understanding plays men can make? what the **** are you even talking about? Plenty of good coaches can't play basketball themselves but they don't have to because they are coaches. You watch and study the game. Everyone has to learn how to command respect regardless of gender :facepalm . And again you go back to the army which has already been acknowledged as a completely different issue to a woman working in an office or coach a basketball team.

In no way shape or form does it reek of hiring a woman just to hire a woman. At all. She is an ex player, she has spent time with the team learning the ropes and she was thoroughly interviewed just like every other candidate. If they had hired Miranda Kerr I'd say maybe you had a point but they didn't, they hired someone who has spent their entire life around the game.


I've spent my entire life around the game, does that mean I'm qualified? why? Because being qualified for an assistant in the NBA requires more than that and I've pointed out already what she isn't qualified for.

She hasn't been an NBA player, she hasn't coached male athletes in any capacity, so how is she qualified again?

Running plays for men are different to women because of strength and athletic ability. I'm surprised you don't understand that.

Anyways, what is left to discuss? You believe I'm a misogynist pig and I believe you guys are naive to certain things.

Agree to disagree.

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I've spent my entire life around the game, does that mean I'm qualified? why? Because being qualified for an assistant in the NBA requires more than that and I've pointed out already what she isn't qualified for.

She hasn't been an NBA player, she hasn't coached male athletes in any capacity, so how is she qualified again?

Running plays for men are different to women because of strength and athletic ability. I'm surprised you don't understand that.

Anyways, what is left to discuss? You believe I'm a misogynist pig and I believe you guys are naive to certain things.

Agree to disagree.

How much NBA experience did Gregg Popovich have before becoming an assistant coach?

Basketball at a conceptual level isn't dependent on gender.