Tina Thompson - The first draft pick in WNBA history, Thompson was selected by the Houston Comets in 1997 and helped lead them to WNBA championships in each of the WNBA’s first four seasons, and into the playoffs in 10 of her 12 years. A member of the WNBA All-Decade team, Thompson has been named to the All-WNBA team eight times and was the WNBA All-Star Game MVP in 2000.
Quick Facts
• First draft pick in WNBA history
• Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist – 2004, 2008
• Second leading scorer in WNBA history – 5,865 points
• Four-time WNBA champion – 1997 – 2000
• Member of the WNBA All-Decade
Thompson joined the Sparks in 2008 and had an immediate impact on the team. With her championship experience, she helped take the Sparks back to the Western Conference Finals by averaging 13 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
Thompson took the same road to stardom as her Olympic teammate, Lisa Leslie. She started at Morningside High School in Los Angeles, then moved on to the University of Southern California and the WNBA. A three-time All-Pac 10 selection at USC, Thompson was a second-team All-American as a senior in 1997. She finished fifth on the school’s career lists in scoring (2,248 points) and rebounding (1,168), and helped USC to three NCAA tournaments and one Elite Eight appearance, the latter as a freshman in 1994. At USC, Thompson earned a degree in sociology with a minor in psychology, and would like to one day pursue a law degree. At Morningside High, Thompson was named the 1993 California AAA Player of the Year. She ended her prep career with more than 1,500 points and 1,000 rebounds. She is the second leading scoring in WNBA history with 5,865 career points to date and has won two Olympic Gold medals in 2004 & 2008.
Tina missed a portion of the 2005 season to give birth to her son Dyllan in May 2005.
Personal Facts
Position - Forward
Height - 6’2”
Weight - 178
Date of Birth - February 10, 1975
College - USC
Years Pro - 13
Acquired - Signed as a free agent in 2009
Aug 17, 2010
Tina Doubles up
Tina Thompson’s 24 points and 11 rebounds in win over Tulsa makes it her second double-double of the season. Thompson also recorded 5 assists and was named player of the week for her stellar performance.
Aug 8, 2010
Tina Triumphs!
With 5:01 left in the 3rd quarter against San Antonio on August 8, forward Tina Thompson hit a 16 ft jump shot and became the all-time leading scorer in WNBA history surpasing former teammate Lisa Lelsie. Tina had 23 points in the loss taking the current record to 6,273 points.
Also, Tina reached career milestones in blocks and assists after recording 2 blocks and 2 assists against the Silver Stars. Thompson now has 300 career blocks and 700 assists and counting.
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