Lindsay Whalen

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Lindsay Whalen

Inducted:
2022

Lindsay Whalen NBA Hall of Fame

Player Stats

5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
173 lb (78 kg)

Born:
May 9, 1982
Hutchinson, Minnesota, U.S.

Position:
Point Guard

College: 
Minnesota (2000–2004)

Lindsay Whalen is a trailblazing figure in women's basketball, known for her leadership, court vision, and winning mentality. As a point guard, she left an indelible mark on both college and professional basketball.

Whalen starred at the University of Minnesota, where she became the school’s all-time leading scorer and led the Gophers to their first Final Four in 2004. Drafted 4th overall in the 2004 WNBA Draft by the Connecticut Sun.

She helped guide the Lynx to four WNBA championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) and earned five All-Star selections. Renowned for her toughness and clutch play, she also won two Olympic gold medals (2012, 2016).

Inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022, Whalen's legacy continues to inspire future generations.

Whalen's Awards and Records

  • 13 Retired by retired by Minnesota Lynx
  • Turkish Cup winner (2013)
  • EuroCup winner (2014)
  • 2x All-American – Kodak, USBWA (2003, 2004)
  • 2x Second-team All-American – AP (2003, 2004)
  • Third-team All-American – AP (2002)
  • Big Ten Player of the Year (2002)
  • 2x First-team All-Big Ten (2002–2004)
  • Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2001)

WNBA Records

    • 4× WNBA champion (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017)
    • 5× WNBA All-Star (2006, 2011, 2013–2015)
    • 3× All-WNBA First Team (2008, 2011, 2013)
    • 2× All-WNBA Second Team (2012, 2014)
    • 3× WNBA Peak Performer (2008, 2011, 2012)
    • 3× WNBA assists leader (2008, 2011, 2012)
    • WNBA 20th Anniversary Team (2016)
    • WNBA 25th Anniversary Team (2021)
    • WNBA playoffs all-time assists leader

    NBA Teams

    Connecticut Sun 2004–2009
    UMMC Ekaterinburg 2006–2007
    ZVVZ USK Prague 2007–2012
    Minnesota Lynx 2010–2018
    Galatasaray 2012–2013
    Dynamo Moscow 2013–2014
    AGÜ Spor 2014–2016
    Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi 2016

    WNBA draft:
    2004: 1st round, 4th overall pick
    Connecticut Sun

    Numbers Worn:
    13

    WNBA  Stats

    Seasons Played:
    13 (1989–2003)
    Games Played:
    867
    Points:
    15,373 (17.7 PPG)
    Assists:
    7,095 (8.2 APG)
    Rebounds:
    2,855 (3.3 RPG)
    Steals:
    1,324 (1.6 SPG)
    Field Goal Percentage:
    43.1%
    Three-Point Percentage:
    35.5%
    Free Throw Percentage:
    78.2%