NBA Barack Obama Congrats Spurs For Hiring First Female Coach Published August 6, 2014 The San Antonio Spurs announced the hiring of the first-female assistant coach, Becky Hammon, this week. President Obama sent out a congratulatory Tweet to Hammon and the Spurs, and somewhat acknowledged his rooting interests. 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 In this article: Recent Posts Michigan Predicted To Flip Another Elite Recruit From LSU Top Michigan LB Target Makes Notable Change Of Plans Ahead Of Decision Michigan Pushing To Flip Five-Star Ohio State Recruit One Of Nation’s Top RBs Thinking About Hopping Onboard After Michigan Lands Underwood Top Michigan WR Target Makes Interesting Change Of Plans Following Underwood’s Commitment