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Hammon, Stills, Smith and Thompson: A look at the newest Hoop Hall nominees

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SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 8: A general view of Symphony Hall during the 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on September 8, 2017 at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Becky Hammon – Player

SAN ANTONIO – AUGUST 20: Becky Hammon
SAN ANTONIO – AUGUST 20: Becky Hammon

Hammon rose through the ranks as the 6th player with the New York Liberty after going undrafted upon graduating from Colorado State University. She registered 2,367 (4th overall) in 227 games played (3rd overall) for New York. Hammon remains top-ten all-time in 11 statistical categories for the Liberty

She became a full-fledged star with San Antonio Stars.  She was a four-time All-Star for the Stars and helped the team to six straight playoff appearances, which includes an appearance in the 2008 WNBA Finals.

She is currently third in 3-pointers (829), fourth for all-time assists (1,708), and eighth in points (5,841)

  • Voted as one of the Top-15 players in WNBA history (2011)
  • Voted as one of the Top-20 best and most influential players in WNBA history (2016)
  • Four-time All-WNBA
  • Six-time WNBA All-Star
  • Leads the Stars franchise in assists (1133), three-point field goals (498), and points per game (15.6)
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