Becky Hammon was the best part of the Las Vegas Aces’ championship parade, and it’s not even close.
On Monday, the Aces held their parade to celebrate their stellar WNBA Finals victory over the New York Liberty. In the best way possible and to the shock of absolutely no one, it was one of the most chaotic scenes I’ve ever witnessed.
There were shirts with petty phrases on them, crazy amounts of unhinged dancing, and lots of spirits and libations. (I’m convinced whatever was in everyone’s red cups — and Hammon’s tumbler — was of the strong variety.)
With the liquid courage flowing, several members of the Aces took a moment to address the fans. But Hammon stole the show with a legendary expletive-heavy speech as she paid tribute to A’ja Wilson.
Warning: NSFW language.
Becky Hammon on A’ja Wilson being the WNBA GOAT:
“I’m an old a** b**ch. I played against all the goats. I’m gonna put it out there. This [A’ja Wilson] gon be the goat of the goats.” pic.twitter.com/XbxMd6Rt20
— Khristina Williams (@Khristina) October 24, 2023
"I played against all the GOATS…This gonna be the GOAT of the GOATS." 🔥@BeckyHammon showing nothing but love for @_ajawilson22 👏 pic.twitter.com/wrkBmOIr7l
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 24, 2023
In what feels like a moment Hammon has been waiting on for quite some time, she gives Wilson her flowers.
“I’m an old [expletive] [expletive],” Hammon said boldly. “I played against all the GOATs. I’m gonna put it out there…this gon’ be the GOAT of all GOATs.”
I’m not going to lie; that’s a bar. What Wilson can do doesn’t even feel real. She is extraordinary. Points were made.
Ultimately, this is completely unserious behavior by Hammon, but when you win consecutive championships, you do what you want.
