Dallas Wings facts for kids
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| Conference | Western | ||
| League | WNBA | ||
| Founded | 1998 | ||
| History | Detroit Shock 1998–2009 Tulsa Shock 2010–2015 Dallas Wings 2016–present |
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| Arena | College Park Center | ||
| Location | University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, Texas |
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| Team colors | Navy, volt green, blue, cyan |
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| Main sponsor | American Fidelity | ||
| President | Greg Bibb | ||
| Team manager | Curt Miller | ||
| Head coach | Vacant | ||
| Assistant(s) | Brandi Poole April (McDivitt) Schilling Courtney Paris |
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| Ownership | Bill Cameron Chris Christian Mark Yancey Greg Bibb University of Texas at Arlington |
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| Championships | 3 (2003, 2006, 2008) | ||
| Conference titles | 4 (2003, 2006, 2007, 2008) | ||
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The Dallas Wings are a professional basketball team for women in Arlington, Texas. They play in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), which is the top women's basketball league in the United States. The team is part of the Western Conference. A group led by Bill Cameron owns the team, and Greg Bibb is their president and CEO.
The team started in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in 1998. Later, they moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2010. In 2015, the team moved again to Arlington, Texas, where they became the Dallas Wings. Over the years, many famous players have been part of this team, including Deanna Nolan, Katie Smith, Cheryl Ford, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Odyssey Sims, Liz Cambage, and Arike Ogunbowale.
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Team History: From Shock to Wings
The Dallas Wings team has a long and interesting history, changing names and cities a few times!
Detroit Shock: Early Years and Championships (1998–2009)
The team began as the Detroit Shock in 1998. At first, they didn't do very well. They only made it to the playoffs once in their first five years. But then, a new coach named Bill Laimbeer joined. He was a famous player for the Detroit Pistons.
Laimbeer believed he could make the team better. And he did! In 2003, the Shock had an amazing season. They went from being one of the worst teams to winning the WNBA championship! They beat the Los Angeles Sparks in the finals. This was a huge comeback story for the team.
The Detroit Shock continued to be a strong team. They played in three WNBA Finals in a row from 2006 to 2008. They won two more championships: in 2006 against the Sacramento Monarchs and in 2008 against the San Antonio Silver Stars. They lost in 2007 to the Phoenix Mercury.
Tulsa Shock: A New Home (2010–2015)
In 2009, there was talk about bringing a WNBA team to Tulsa, Oklahoma. A group of business people and politicians worked hard to make it happen. On October 20, 2009, it was announced that the Detroit Shock would move to Tulsa.
The team kept the "Shock" name but changed their colors to black, red, and gold. However, the team's time in Tulsa was not as successful as their time in Detroit. After a few years, the owner, Bill Cameron, decided to move the team again.
Dallas Wings: The Team Today (2016–Present)
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In 2015, the WNBA owners agreed to move the Tulsa Shock to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The team would play at the College Park Center at the University of Texas at Arlington. This arena is also home to the UT Arlington Mavericks college teams.
On November 2, 2015, the team was officially renamed the Dallas Wings. When the team moved to Dallas, they also got new uniforms. Their light uniforms were bright lime green, and their dark uniforms were blue.
Players and Coaches
The Dallas Wings have a roster of talented players. They also have a team of coaches and staff who help them train and play their best.
Current Roster
Notable Former Players
Many great players have been part of this team throughout its history, whether as the Detroit Shock, Tulsa Shock, or Dallas Wings. Here are some of them:
- Swin Cash (played for Detroit Shock)
- Cheryl Ford (played for Detroit Shock)
- Katie Smith (played for Detroit Shock)
- Deanna Nolan (played for Detroit Shock)
- Liz Cambage (played for Tulsa Shock and Dallas Wings)
- Skylar Diggins-Smith (played for Tulsa Shock and Dallas Wings)
- Odyssey Sims (played for Tulsa Shock and Dallas Wings)
- Courtney Paris (played for Tulsa Shock and Dallas Wings, now an assistant coach for the Wings)
- Arike Ogunbowale (plays for Dallas Wings)
Head Coaches Over the Years
The team has had several head coaches leading them through their different eras:
- Nancy Lieberman (Detroit Shock)
- Bill Laimbeer (Detroit Shock) - He led the team to all three of their WNBA championships.
- Nolan Richardson (Tulsa Shock)
- Fred Williams (Tulsa Shock and Dallas Wings)
- Brian Agler (Dallas Wings)
- Vickie Johnson (Dallas Wings)
- Latricia Trammell (Dallas Wings)
Media Coverage
You can often watch Dallas Wings games on TV! Many of their games are shown on Bally Sports Southwest. Some games are also broadcast nationally on channels like ESPN, Ion Television, CBS, and ABC.
Images for kids
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College Park Center, the home arena of the Dallas Wings.
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See also
In Spanish: Dallas Wings para niños
