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Becky Hammon's success coaching Las Vegas Aces
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PostPosted: 09/15/22 7:10 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

It's just perfect timing for the Aces all around. Some addition by subtraction, some coaching, lots of maturity of players that aren't wide eyed kids anymore, a perfect storm.

The coach took over a team that had won more regular season games over the previous 4 yrs then any other team in the league. Team has been to a Finals; core of players been together for a bit. 3 of the 4 stars are former #1 overall picks who are in their prime; 1 now a multiple time MVP. They should be having good years. They're joined by a more seasoned vet whose won a Championship. There's nothing like that first Championship hope they enjoy it. Doing it again and again, is the hard part.



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PostPosted: 09/15/22 7:27 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

To me, Becky showed her coaching chops in the Seattle series. Specifically her play calling with the game on the line. Her play calls were superb, taking into account who had the hot hand. And she had the team 100% ready to execute her play calls. For the plays to work, players had to be in the right location with the right timing. If any part of it had been less than 100%, the game (& possibly the series) goes to Seattle.

Now, in the finals, the way the Aces are responding to being slapped, outright tackled and bowled right over, with many calls inexplicably going against them - the players are responding with "next play." No tantrums. No scowls. No expletives. No technicals. They simply go back down the floor and execute.

Yes, it means Bill and then Becky assembled the right players (the #1 picks don't hurt). But it also shows that Becky has this group of players ready for whatever is thrown at them. Literally.



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