
INDIANAPOLIS — At the Indiana Pacers’ team practice ahead of a crucial Game 6 of the NBA Finals, assistant coach Jenny Boucek was doing everything but focusing on the history she’s been making. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. She strategized with head coach Rick Carlisle at center court, ran three-point shooting drills with T.J. McConnell, and jumped up to take a high five from 6’9” forward Obi Toppin, just as any assistant coach would.
Main Idea: Jenny Boucek is making NBA Finals history as the first woman assistant coach on a Finals team while helping the Indiana Pacers in their championship push.
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Jenny Boucek’s role on the Pacers can encourage more women and mothers to pursue coaching, and the team’s family support may push other employers to offer better workplace flexibility.
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Mentioned only in historical comparison to the Pacers’ 2000 Finals loss.