Tina Thompson Hall of Fame NBA

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 & Records:

• 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

Career Teams:

Houston Comets 1997–2008
Rovereto Basket 2001–2002
Incheon Kumho Life Falcons 2003
Cheonan Kookmin Bank Savers 2005–2006
Spartak Moscow Region 2006–2007
Los Angeles Sparks 2009–2011
Municipal MCM Târgovişte 2010
Chuncheon Woori Bank Hansae 2010
Seattle Storm 2012–2013
Guri KDB Life Winnus 2013–2014

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%