Tina Thompson
Inducted:
2018
Player Stats
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
178 lb (81 kg)
Born:
February 10, 1975
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Position:
Power forward
College:
USC (1993–1997)
Tina Thompson was a trailblazer in women’s basketball and one of the greatest players in WNBA history. As the first-ever draft pick in WNBA history (1997), she quickly set the tone for dominance, helping the Houston Comets win four consecutive WNBA titles (1997–2000).
A powerful forward with a smooth scoring touch, Thompson became the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer upon her retirement in 2013, finishing with 7,488 points. She was a 9× All-Star, known for her clutch shooting, versatility, and leadership on and off the court.
A two-time Olympic gold medalist with Team USA, Thompson also had a highly successful international career. After retiring, she transitioned into coaching and continues to shape the game. She was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.
Thompson's Awards and Honors
- 4× WNBA champion (1997–2000)
- 9× WNBA All-Star (1999–2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2013)
- WNBA All-Star Game MVP (2000)
- 3× All-WNBA First Team (1997, 1998, 2004)
- 5× All-WNBA Second Team (1999–2002, 2007)
- WNBA 10th Anniversary Team (2006)
- WNBA 15th Anniversary Team (2011)
- WNBA 20th Anniversary Team (2016)
- WNBA 25th Anniversary Team (2021)
WNBA Records
- First player ever drafted in WNBA history
- 4× WNBA Champion – with the Houston Comets
- WNBA’s all-time leading scorer at retirement – 7,488 points
- Played the most playoff games in WNBA history
WNBA Teams
Houston Comets 1997–2008
Los Angeles Sparks 2009–2011
Seattle Storm 2012–2013
WNBA Draft:
1997: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Houston Comets
Number Worn:
7, 32
WNBA Stats
Seasons:
17 (1997–2013)
Games Played:
496
Points:
7,488 (15.1 PPG)
Rebounds:
3,070 (6.2 RPG)
Assists:
1,133 (2.3 APG)
Steals:
496
Blocks:
372
FG %:
43.4%
3P %:
36.2%
FT %:
84.5%