Obviously, I mean, it's just it's a big deal.

Um, it's It's a substantial moment.

I say this a lot, but I try not to think about the huge picture and the huge aspect of it, because it can get overwhelming.

Um, it's my job to go in there and be focused for those guys and make sure that I'm helping them, uh, do the things that will help us win.

The future is bright for, you know, I hope she just sticks to it and don't give up.

You know, One day it may happen.

It may not happen, who knows?

But, you know, she's definitely the right road, and, you know, I think everybody here appreciates her.

But impact that she's had on this organization since she's come here has just gotten bigger and bigger.

The more that she's dived into that role.

She really knows her stuff, and obviously she's here for a reason.

Uh, she she's equipped, She's intelligent, the guys have great respect for her.

And, you know, I think she's gonna be a head coach in this league someday.

She's been great ever since she got in is a You know, it's a beautiful thing just to hear barking out calls, barking out sets.

You know, she's very passionate about the game, so, you know.

Congrats, Thio.

Congrats for lead.

Yeah, unbelievable moment.

Perks.

So now that Pop has shown trust in Hammond to lead the team in his absence, is she on track to be Pops ultimate successor whenever he does choose to retire?

Well, George, you know how the Spurs do things.

They're trendsetters.

They're they're They're the ones that that love to do things first.

And when you look at how things were going, just think about it when you watch Becky Hammon.

When she coached the summer league team a few years back, she did a phenomenal job, and I do think she is next up in line.

I wouldn't be surprised if Pop got thrown out on purpose just to give her this opportunity because 2020 has been so horrible and he was saying, You know what?

We're gonna start 2021 off, right?

But she's ready.

The most important thing that I see besides her knowing the game is that the respect that she gets from the players, it's not easy coming in as a woman to coach NBA guys and stars and the respect that she has around the league from everyone is phenomenal.

And I do think she's up next for the head for the head coach as San Antonio Spurs.

When Pop decided to step down.

Yeah, look to your point.

Ultimately, game recognizes game right perk.

That's the way this works.

She's one of the greatest female basketball players we've ever seen and forget about Female.

She's one of the greatest basketball players we've ever seen.

So she clearly, as you mentioned, eyes ready for that moment and look were not saying it's happening tomorrow.

We're not trying to get rid of you, pop, but she has clearly shown the ability to handle the position.

E.

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