China News Network on January 1, the NBA regular season Beijing time continued on December 31, one of the games, the Lakers 121:107 victory over the Spurs. James got the 1,000th consecutive double-figure in this campaign and took away the victory, but the headline news in the US media after the game was that Spurs Becky Harmon became the first female head coach in NBA regular season history.
Harmon on the sidelines.
During the game, Spurs coach Popovich was expelled from the game because he was dissatisfied with the referee's decision, and Harmon was ordered to take over the team as the acting head coach. Seemingly bland waves, but it is the first time in the history of the NBA.
At the time of the eviction, Popovich's arrangement for the Spurs was simple, pointing his finger at Becky Harmon. "(Popovich said) 'You coach them.'" Harmon said helplessly after the game. I try not to think about the meaning behind it, because that might overwhelm me. I don't have time to think about this. I didn't even have time to look at my phone. So I don't even know how the outside of the arena reacts to this. ”
Harmon has been an assistant coach for the Spurs for years, and Popovich has been ousted many times. Previously, Popovich was the acting head coach after popovich was expelled by Tim Duncan, and before that, it was Etore Messina who played this role. Now both have left the Spurs.
"I try to put everyone in the right place." Speaking of his coaching, Harmon said, "I try to get the players to pick up the spirits. Obviously, it's a learning process for each of us, but I'm willing to play alongside the players. ”
James, who was supposed to be the protagonist of tonight, also praised Becky Harmon after the game: "Obviously she has been doing her duty for the past few years, so Coach Popovich gave her this opportunity... It was a wonderful thing to see her break the stereotype and break the shackles. She is very passionate about the game. Congratulations to her, and congratulations to our alliance. ”
Lakers head coach Vogel, who is the opponent, also mentioned after the game that he had talked to Harmon before, and Harmon knew the ball very well. "She totally deserves it." Vogel said, "I've talked to her before and she really knows the ball and obviously she's a good fit in that position. She was a rich learner and very talented, and the players respected her. She's going to be a great coach. (End)
Source: China News Network