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The Detroit Shock is a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in Detroit, Michigan. Debuting in 1998, they were one of the league's first expansion franchises. They are also the first WNBA expansion franchise to win a WNBA Championship. The team is the sister team of the Detroit Pistons and is coached by Pistons legend Bill Laimbeer. Image File history File links Soccerball_current_event. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... The Palace of Auburn Hills (a. ... Auburn Hills is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... William Morse Davidson, J.D., (born 1923, in Detroit, Michigan), is an entrepreneur and professional sports owner. ... Bill Laimbeer at the White House after winning the WNBA Championship with the Detroit Shock. ... Bill Laimbeer at the White House after winning the WNBA Championship with the Detroit Shock. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... The Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) is an organization governing a professional basketball league for women in the United States. ... Detroit redirects here. ... The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area. ... Bill Laimbeer at the White House after winning the WNBA Championship with the Detroit Shock. ...

Uniforms: White with the team's logo of the stylized Detroit Shock name, in black and blue, over a WNBA basketball at home. Blue with the word "Detroit" across the front for the road jersey.

Franchise history

The Shock were one of the first WNBA expansion teams and began play in 1998. The Detroit Shock quickly brought in a blend of rookies and veterans. The Shock's first coach was hall of famer Nancy Lieberman. The Shock would start out their inaugural season 0-4, but would put together an amazing expansion season, and finish 17-13, missing out on the postseason by one game. The Womens Basketball Hall of Fame honors men and women who have contributed to the sport of womens basketball. ... Nancy Elizabeth Lieberman is a former standout collegiate and professional basketball player. ...

In 1999, the Shock finished 15-17, in a three way tie for the playoffs with the Orlando Miracle and the Charlotte Sting. The Shock and Sting played a one-game playoff, which the Shock would lose 60-54. The Connecticut Sun are a Womens National Basketball Association team based in Uncasville, Connecticut. ... Charlotte Sting logo 1997-2003 The Charlotte Sting was once a Womens National Basketball Association franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it was one of the leagues eight original teams. ...

In 2000, the Shock would finish with a 14-18 record and would once again end tied for the last seed. This time, the Shock would lose the tiebreaker and not qualify. After the season in the 2001 WNBA Draft, the Shock would draft Deanna Nolan with the #6 pick. She would later develop into the team star. The 2001 Shock would finish the season with a 10-21 record, this time tying three teams for last place in the Eastern Conference. Deanna Nolan on the Detroit Shock Deanna Nicole Nolan (born on August 25, 1979 in Flint, Michigan) is a professional basketball player for the Detroit Shock in the Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA). ...

The 2002 Shock would now finish dead-last in the East with a franchise worst 9-23 record. After the season, Nancy Lieberman was fired and former Detroit Pistons legend Bill Laimbeer was brought in as coach. Laimbeer's ideas influenced the team's front office, who agreed with the new coach's ideas; including bringing over some new players that he felt were necessary for the Shock to become a contender.

After massive changes to the roster, Laimbeer predicted before the 2003 season that the Shock would be league champions, and his prediction would unbelievably come true. The Shock would tear up the East in the regualar season, posting a 25-9 record and winning the #1 seed by 7 games. In the playoffs, the Shock would defeat the Cleveland Rockers 2-1 for their first playoff series win in franchise history. In the Conference Finals, the Shock swept the Connecticut Sun 2-0 to reach the WNBA Finals. Despite the achievements, the Shock were viewed as huge underdogs to the two time defending champion Los Angeles Sparks, who were looking for a three-peat. The Shock would emerge victories in the series, winning a thrilling Game Three 83-78. That game would draw the largest crowd ever in WNBA history (22,076 came to watch). Detroit, much like the 1991 Minnesota Twins in baseball, became the first team in WNBA history to make it from last place one season to world champions the very next season. The Cleveland Rockers were a Womens National Basketball Association team. ... The Connecticut Sun are a Womens National Basketball Association team based in Uncasville, Connecticut. ... The Los Angeles Sparks are a Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in Los Angeles, California. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901â€“present) Central Division (1994â€“present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 6, 14, 29, 34, 42 Name Minnesota Twins (1961â€“present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Other nicknames The Twinkies Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-present Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1911-1960...

The Shock would stumble after their championship season and play mediocre basketball in the 2004 season. The Shock would post a 17-17 record and qualify for the playoffs as the #4 seed. The Shock would take the series against the New York Liberty the full three games, but would fall in the end 2-1. The New York Liberty is a Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in New York City. ...

The 2005 Shock were much like the 2004 Shock, playing mediocre basketball all season, posting a 16-18 record and make the playoffs as the #4 seed. The Shock would make a quick exit, as the Connecticut Sun would sweep the Shock. 2005 would see the addition of former Piston star Rick Mahorn as an assistant coach to Laimbeer. [2] The Connecticut Sun are a Womens National Basketball Association team based in Uncasville, Connecticut. ... Derrick (Rick) Allen Mahorn (born September 21, 1958 in Hartford, Connecticut) is a former NBA basketball player who, at 68. ...

The 2006 Shock would come out hungry and poised for a playoff run. The Shock would have a very good regular season, posting a 23-11 record and winning the #2 seed in the playoffs. The Shock would make quick work of the Indiana Fever, sweeping them in the first round. In the Conference Finals, the Shock would be matched up against the Sun again. This time, the Shock would emerge victorious from the hard fought series, winning it 2-1. In the Finals, the Shock would face the defending champion Sacramento Monarchs. The Shock would lose game 1, getting crushed 95-71 at home. The Shock would rally in game 2 to even up the series at 1-1. Going to Sacramento, the Shock would get blown out in Game Three 89-69. With their backs against the wall, the Shock would crush the Monarchs in game 4, 72-52, setting up the crucial Game 5 in Detroit. At halftime in game 5, the Shock would find themselves down 44-36. But in the third quarter, the Shock would outscore the Monarchs 22-9, gaining a 58-53 lead going into the 4th quarter. The Shock would hold off the Monarchs in the last quarter and win the game 78-73, and the championship 3 games to 2. They became the first WNBA team to win non-consecutive championships and to win the Finals after being down 2 games to 1. They also were involved in the first WNBA Finals to go 5 games. The Indiana Fever is a professional womens basketball team that plays in the Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA). ... The Sacramento Monarchs is a Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in Sacramento, California. ... WNBA may also refer to WNBA-AM, a radio station in Illinois. ...

In 2007, the Shock sought to defend their title and repeat, something they were not able to do in 2004 after their 2003 Finals victory. The Shock would finish with a WNBA-best 24-10 record, and capture the #1 seed in the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. In the first round, the Shock were heavily favored against a New York Liberty team that wasn't even supposed to be there. But in game 1, the Shock would come out flat and be blown out 73-51. In game 2, the Shock were down most of the game and at one point it seemed the Shock were done. But a late charge by the Shock and missed free throws by the Liberty gave the Shock a 76-73 victory and forced a game 3. Game 3 was a battle, as the game went into overtime. In the end, the Shock would emerge the victors 71-70 (OT). In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Shock would face the Indiana Fever, whom the Shock were bitter rivals with. Much like the Liberty series, the Shock would be blown out in Game 1 75-65. Once again, the Shock would rally to win games 2 & 3 by the scores of 77-63 and 81-65. In the 2007 WNBA Finals, the Shock would face the Phoenix Mercury, who had dominated the Western Conference all year long. The Shock would win Game One 108-100 at home. The Mercury would even the series up in game 2, blowing the Shock out 98-70. The series shifted to Phoenix for games 3 & 4. The Shock would win a rough Game Three 88-83. With a chance to win the Finals in game 4, the Shock and Mercury would battle back and forth all game. When the dust cleared, the Mercury had won 77-76, forcing a final Game 5 in Detroit. But in game 5 at home, the shock were simply dominated, as they lost the game 108-92. With the loss, the Shock lost the series and became the first team to lose the final game of the Finals at home. The New York Liberty is a Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in New York City. ... The Indiana Fever is a professional womens basketball team that plays in the Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA). ... The Phoenix Mercury is a Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in Phoenix, Arizona and the current WNBA champions. ...

Season-by-Season Records

Stats updated June 03, 2008 Charlotte Sting logo 1997-2003 The Charlotte Sting was once a Womens National Basketball Association franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it was one of the leagues eight original teams. ... The Cleveland Rockers were a Womens National Basketball Association team. ... The Connecticut Sun are a Womens National Basketball Association team based in Uncasville, Connecticut. ... The Los Angeles Sparks are a Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in Los Angeles, California. ... The New York Liberty is a Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in New York City. ... The Connecticut Sun are a Womens National Basketball Association team based in Uncasville, Connecticut. ... The Indiana Fever is a professional womens basketball team that plays in the Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA). ... The Connecticut Sun are a Womens National Basketball Association team based in Uncasville, Connecticut. ... The Sacramento Monarchs is a Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in Sacramento, California. ... The New York Liberty is a Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in New York City. ... The Indiana Fever is a professional womens basketball team that plays in the Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA). ... The Phoenix Mercury is a Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in Phoenix, Arizona and the current WNBA champions. ...

Players of note

Hall of Famers

Retired numbers

Former players

Jennifer Lynn Azzi (born on August 31, 1968, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee) is a former collegiate and professional basketball player. ... 220. ... Sandra Anne Sandy Brondello (born August 20, 1968 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia) is an Australian womens basketball player who played in Australia and the WNBA before retiring to become a coach. ... The San Antonio Silver Stars is a team in the Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) based in San Antonio, Texas. ... Image:DominiqueCantyComets2005. ... Swin Cash meets George W. Bush after winning the WNBA Championship with the Detroit Shock. ... Anna Louise DeForge (born on April 14, 1976 in Iron Mountain, Michigan) is an American professional basketball player who most recently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA). ... Barbara Farris was born September 10, 1976. ... Katie Feenstra Katharen Ruth Feenstra (born November 17, 1982 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is a professional basketball player for the Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA). ... Ivory Latta (born September 24, 1984 in McConnells, South Carolina) is a professional basketball player in the WNBA. She played college basketball for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. ... Wendy Palmer-Daniel on the San Antonio Silver Stars Wendy Palmer-Daniel (born August 12 1974) is a Womens National Basketball Association player who plays for the Seattle Storm. ... Ruth Ellen Riley (born August 28, 1979) is an American professional basketball player (a center) in the Womens National Basketball Association and the National Womens Basketball League. ... Olympia Scott-Richardson (born Olympia Ranee Scott on August 5, 1976 in Los Angeles, California) is an American professional basketball player in the Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) and a college coach. ...

Current Roster

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Coaches and others

Nancy Elizabeth Lieberman is a former standout collegiate and professional basketball player. ... This is a list of members of the Basketball Hall of Fame. ... Bill Laimbeer at the White House after winning the WNBA Championship with the Detroit Shock. ...

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