Let me preface this by saying I know almost nothing about basketball, and I don't follow sports. Now that I've shown you my credentials I want to say that when I found out about the hiring Becky Harmon as an assistant coach for an NBA team I was fascinated. Not because I see this whole thing as a sort of catalyst that will push us towards a new equality between the sexes, but because its such a genius and cynical business strategy.
I have no reason to doubt this woman's skills or abilities, but I'm willing to bet those aren't the only reasons she got the job. I'm suggesting there were ulterior motives. Just think of the money that will be made when a movie is made about her overcoming adversity and ultimately winning the teams respect. One way or another whoever produces this feel good picture from the not too distant future will have to pay the Spurs or the NBA an ass load of money. Who knows maybe the NBA will produce it themselves.
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