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Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron gets a gift in win over Spurs, 5 Lessons

By Ronald Agers

SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 30 LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers hangs on the rim after dunk during first half action at AT&T Center on December 30, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that , by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 30 LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers hangs on the rim after dunk during first half action at AT&T Center on December 30, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that , by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) /
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Congratulations to Becky Hammon for becoming the first woman to be an active head coach in NBA history!

To use a famous quote from LeBron James…”It’s about damn time!”.

Gregg Popovich was tossed in the second quarter for arguing calls. It was then when history was made. Becky Hammon took over as the acting head coach of the San Antonio Spurs for the rest of the game. This event made her the first female head coach in NBA history. Congratulations from all of us at Lake Show Life!

The accolades came from the Los Angeles Lakers side as well via ESPN.

LeBron James:

"“Obviously she’s been paying her dues over the last few years and Coach Pop has given her the opportunity. … It’s a beautiful thing just to hear her barking out calls, barking out sets. She’s very passionate about the game. Congrats to her and congrats for our league.”"

Frank Vogel:

"“Well deserved,”…”I’ve talked to her before and she really knows her stuff and obviously she’s here for a reason. She’s equipped, intelligent (and the) guys have great respect for her. She’s going to be a great coach one day.”"

How about in the Spurs huddle?

DeMar Derozan:

"“Even in timeouts with Pop as head coach, she is quick on her feet,”….”She tells us about defensive assignments, offensive sets we should run. Seeing her in the forefront, it would have definitely been cool to have won for her.”"

We’ll close this lesson out with the spotlight on Becky Hammon speaking on her accomplishments. She deserves more than just a interview in the future. She deserves a job. If Popovich does not quit in the next two years, a NBA team needs to take a long look at hiring her. Not to make history, but for the fact that she can coach.

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