Twitter Reaction to Becky Hammon's Groundbreaking Move to Spurs' Coaching Staff

Congrats to @BeckyHammon, @NBA's first full-time female coach. When #WomenSucceed, America succeeds � and we know the @Spurs will, too. -bo

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 7, 2014

�@SAStars: RT to congratulate @BeckyHammon on becoming Coach Hammon following the season.� <--#girlscan

� Queen Latifah (@IAMQUEENLATIFAH) August 5, 2014

Congrats to @BeckyHammon for being the 1st female asst coach in the NBA! I love Pop for being progressive and recognizing Becky's talent!

� Eva Longoria (@EvaLongoria) August 5, 2014

@BeckyHammon congrats... Bigtime... Legendary.

� Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) August 5, 2014

Another typical, classy move by Gregg Popovich and the oh so boring San Antonio Spurs. Congrats, @BeckyHammon @spurs #LoveIt

� Sage Steele (@sagesteele) August 6, 2014

One day, I believe, Becky Hammon will be the NBA's first female head coach. That's how much Pop thinks of her. This was no PR move. Legit.

� Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) August 6, 2014

Met Becky Hammon when she played 4 my buddy Richie Adubato & has super hoops knowledge - Good move Pop. - now someone hire @NancyLieberman

� Dick Vitale (@DickieV) August 6, 2014

.@BeckyHammon is the number 1 trending topic in America right now. Well deserved. pic.twitter.com/xZHZ0hdb5O

� San Antonio Stars (@SAStars) August 5, 2014

Nancy Lieberman on Becky Hammon: "A glorious day for NBA & awesome day for women. NBA has always been a leader in diversity & opportunity"

� Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) August 5, 2014

@BeckyHammon Spurs hire Hammon as assistant NBA Coach! Powerful statement by Popovich! Breakthrough for women in NBA! Congrats Becky!

� Lin Dunn (@Coach_Dunn) August 5, 2014

How's this for a compliment? Kobe Bryant says of @BeckyHammon "Big fan of Becky since she was in college. Very bright basketball mind."

� Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) August 5, 2014

Congrats Becky!!!!! What an amazing opportunity!

� Skylar Diggins (@SkyDigg4) August 5, 2014

Congrats @BeckyHammon - boundaries are meant to be broken

� Hope Solo (@hopesolo) August 5, 2014

Congrats to @BeckyHammon on being hired by the SA Spurs! Opening doors for women to enter the NBA world, as coaches!! Best of luck...👌

� Ticha Penicheiro (@TichaPenicheiro) August 5, 2014

Congrats to @BeckyHammon ! Amazing!

� Tina Charles (@tinacharles31) August 5, 2014

Congrats to Coach Becky Hammon hired today as an assistant coach with the #Spursfamily to become the� http://t.co/s1WLs5GevO

� Austin Daye (@Adaye5) August 5, 2014

Congrats becky. How about that. First women assistant coach in the NBA! Amazing http://t.co/fawJEYHDXy

� Angel McCoughtry (@angel_35) August 5, 2014

I just have to salute 👏the #Spurs organization! Basketball is just that, Basketball!!! #nba #wnba #thatisall

� Swin Cash (@SwinCash) August 5, 2014

#CSURams great @BeckyHammon hired by @spurs as asst coach. She is 2nd woman coach in @NBA. Congrats Becky! #RamPride http://t.co/HlKXTRs12Z

� Colorado State Univ (@ColoradoStateU) August 5, 2014

.@BeckyHammon on Pop's reason for hiring her: "I�m hiring you because you�re a good fit here and you just happen to be a woman."

� WNBA (@WNBA) August 5, 2014

How's this for a compliment? Kobe Bryant says of @BeckyHammon "Big fan of Becky since she was in college. Very bright basketball mind."

� Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) August 5, 2014

Congrats to @BeckyHammon on being hired as an assistant coach in the @NBA. Way to blaze a trail for little girls with big hoops dreams!

� Kristen Ledlow (@KristenLedlow) August 5, 2014

No surprise that the most progressive franchise in the NBA on international players would be the first to open the door to women #spurs

� Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) August 5, 2014