The time is here. Becky Hammon will leave the San Antonio Silver Stars following Sunday’s game against the Detroit Shock to join Team Russia as they begin their quest for Olympic supremacy with its newest, most-visible citizen in the Stars’ point guard.
David King of the San Antonio Express-News takes a good, long, in-depth look at the diminuative point guard and her struggled to make a name for herself, including her struggles as she decided to join Team Russia for its’ playoff run. One of my favorite parts of the article doesn’t detail Becky’s stateside troubles, but those within her own …read more

Just came upon it and not sure if it’s still going on, but Becky Hammon speaks more about her playing for Team Russia.
Craig, South Dakota: Becky, What did your folks say when you said you were considering playing for the Russians in the olympics?
 Becky Hammon: (12:13 PM ET ) My mom gave me a more heart and emotional response. She didn’t want her baby to get hurt. My dad gave me a more logical approach. ”If USA Basketball doesn’t want you, go where you’re wanted.” Just concern. They want the truth to come out and that I didn’t want …read more

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As I touched upon last month, Becky Hammon is going to play for Russia in the 2008 Olympics.
From what Becky told the Associated Press, she’d have played for USA if given the chance to compete, but you can’t really fault her for wanting to play for Team Russia rather than sitting at home during the WNBA break this season.

“If I thought there was any indication that I could play with USA Basketball, I probably wouldn’t have done it,” she said. “I feel good (about the decision). If you had asked me a couple …read more