Becky Hammon promoted to larger role with Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs are giving Becky Hammon an increased role on their bench.

The team announced Wednesday that Hammon will be moved to the front of the bench as an assistant, replacing James Borrego, now the coach of the Charlotte Hornets.

Spurs have promoted assistant coach Becky Hammon to the front of the bench, replacing James Borrego.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 27, 2018

Hammon has drawn interest for head jobs before, but she’s still with the Spurs. Given how Gregg Popovich feels about her, there’s some thought that she may be Popovich’s heir apparent in San Antonio.

Hammon has been a member of San Antonio’s staff since 2014. She coached their summer league team to a title in 2015 and has declined multiple overtures from collegiate women’s teams to date.