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Becky Hammon makes return to WNBA as Las Vegas Aces’ new head coach

Becky Hammon makes return to WNBA as Las Vegas Aces' new head coach

Becky Hammon is coming back to the WNBA as a head coach.

The veteran San Antonio Spurs assistant took the lead spot with the Las Vegas Aces on Friday.

“I am so excited to return to the WNBA and grateful for Mark Davis and Nikki Fargas having a vision for me to lead the Aces,” said Hammon. “This is where I come from, and I wouldn’t be me without the W. I’m thrilled to be able to give back and lead this next group of women.”

She will be the highest paid coach in the league, potentially earning three or four times more than the highest paid player according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because terms of her contract haven’t be released.

“We’re very excited to have Becky return to the Aces’ franchise as our head coach,” said Las Vegas Aces President Nikki Fargas. “Her success in the sport of basketball as both a player and a coach is unparalleled, and fuelled by a tenacious desire to be the best she can possibly be. We have one of…

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