They 're doctors . Hammon , a six - time WNBA All - Star , announced July 2018 she will retire as a player . Former head coach Gregg Popovich praises her coaching talent . Hammon is not the first woman in NBA history on an NBA coaching staff .
Hammon , a six - time WNBA All - Star , announced July 2018 she will retire as a player . Former head coach Gregg Popovich praises her coaching talent . Hammon is not the first woman in NBA history on an NBA coaching staff .