San Antonio lost the game at home to the reigning champion team Los Angeles Lakers 107-121.
Afterwards, Becky Hammon talked mostly about the result and less about the fact that she had written history.
- I tried to motivate the guys and would have liked to see us leave the match with a victory, she says according to AP and continues:
- It can easily be overwhelming if you think about this from a larger perspective so I tried not to think so.
I have not had time to check my phone yet so I do not know what is going on outside the AT&T Center.
It was at the end of the second period that the team's legendary head coach Gregg Popovich - known for his hot temper - was sent off after entering the pitch and shouting at referee Tony Brown.
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LeBron James has scored at least ten points - in 1,000 NBA games in a row.
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LeBron: "Wonderful"
On his way out of the lane, he pointed to Becky Hammon.
- He said "you got 'em".
He does not treat me differently than he does the guys on the team, she says.
The away team's victory organizer LeBron James congratulated both Becky Hammon and the league on the milestone.
- She has quit her job in recent years during "Coach Pop" and it was wonderful to hear her shout out commands to the players.
She is very passionate, says the superstar.
"The guys have great respect for her"
Lakers coach Frank Vogel also praised Becky Hammon - who was already historic as the league's first assistant coach.
- Well deserved.
I've talked to her before and she's really in control.
She's here for a reason.
She is intelligent and the guys on the team have great respect for her.
One day she will be a fantastic head coach, says Vogel.
Becky Hammon was himself a basketball professional both abroad and in the WNBA, for New York Liberty and the San Antonio Stars, among others.