was becky hammon born in russia or something

[ATP]

I never got how she could play for russia unless that was the case

 

[BUCSnotYUCKS]

no, she wasn't good enough to make the usa team so she got citizenship in Russia to make her dream come true...play in the olympics...pretty retarded

 

[billhill999]

ESPN's Outside the Lines ran a piece on her a couple of days ago.

She played pro in Russia, has dual citizenship, US and Russia, when the Russian Olympic team found out team USA did not want her, they invited her to play for them.
Since she has dual citizenship, she is eligible.

 

[BUCSnotYUCKS]

I just think it's stupid. She has no ounce of Russian in her.

It really taints the games if you ask me.

She's 100% American born yet she's playing for Russia...kinda defeats the purpose.

 

[w8lifterguy]

Same situation with JR Holden, who plays for Russian men. Plays pro ball and has dual citizenship.

 

[BUCSnotYUCKS]

There are like 3 or 4 athletes that they named.