San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has made it clear what it takes to be a coach in the NBA, and it has nothing to do with race, religion or gender.
When Popovich speaks, people listen. He's always quick to defend his fellow coaches and he really believes that any coach who can get the job done, can succeed in the NBA.
“It's got nothing to do with quotas or anything like that, just people who are qualified for jobs and getting the opportunity,” Popovich said to Brian Mahoney of The Associated Press. “So, there are no ceilings for anybody based on race or religion or gender or anything like that.”
The NBA coaching community is tight-knit and in general, the coaches in the league look out for one another. Popovich is the longest-tenured coach in the league — entering his 21st season with the Spurs — and he's hung around so long because he is one of the best in his job.
Popovich has already shown that he's willing to promote the best person for the job regardless of race, religion, or gender. Becky Hammon was recently promoted by Popovich to take over for James Borrego at the front of San Antonio's bench. Hammon is a rising star in the basketball coaches community, and she is expected to get an opportunity as a head coach soon.
Hammon has interviewed for head coaching jobs in the past. She seems to be the most likely candidate to become the first female head coach in any of the four major sports in America. Hopefully, she gets her opportunity soon and Popovich's comments about “no ceilings” rings true.
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