The Las Vegas Aces’ quest for a three-peat got underway Tuesday with a pep talk from someone who knows a thing, or seven, about winning titles: Tom Brady. The legendary NFL quarterback, who is a minority owner of the Aces, paid the team a visit in the locker room ahead of their 89-80 win over the Phoenix Mercury.
Aces coach Becky Hammon intentionally kept her players in the dark so it would be a surprise.
“I thought it would be cool to bring a sports figure in who’s not only invested in our team, but also knows a few things about winning,” Hammon said. “Just let him have the floor. He’s somebody who has sat where they’ve sat — chasing history and trying to be the greatest.
“Those things don’t just happen. You really have to be intentional about your work, your approach … And about winning the moments. We’re certainly happy that he came and shared some of his knowledge and passion and really love for women’s sports.”
Last season, the Aces became the first team since the Los Angeles Sparks in 2001 and 2002 to repeat as champions. Despite losing Candace Parker to retirement just ahead of training camp, they remain the favorites to win it all again this season, and if they do so would join the Houston…
