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 | Arlington, Texas | ||
| Team colors | Navy, volt green, blue, cyan |
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| Main sponsor | Texas Capital Bank | ||
| President | Greg Bibb | ||
| Team manager | Curt Miller | ||
| Head coach | Chris Koclanes | ||
| Assistant(s) | Nola Henry Camille Smith Belle Koclanes |
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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 in the United States. They play in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The team is part of the Western Conference. They are based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex in Texas. Bill Cameron leads the group that owns the team. Greg Bibb is the president and CEO.
The team started in Auburn Hills, Michigan, as the Detroit Shock in 1998. Later, they moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2010 and became the Tulsa Shock. In 2015, the team moved to Arlington, Texas, for the 2016 WNBA season. Many famous players have played for this team. These include Deanna Nolan, Katie Smith, Cheryl Ford, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Odyssey Sims, Liz Cambage, and Arike Ogunbowale. In 2025, the Wings picked Paige Bueckers as the number one draft pick. She was a star player from the UConn Huskies.
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Team Journey: From Detroit to Dallas
Detroit Shock: Early Years and Championships (1998–2009)
The Shock joined the WNBA as one of the first new teams in 1998. They had a mix of new and experienced players. For their first five years, they only made it to the playoffs once. The team changed coaches a few times. Then, Bill Laimbeer, a famous former player for the Detroit Pistons, became their coach.
After a tough 2002 season, some thought the team might stop playing. But Laimbeer convinced the owners to keep the team. He believed he could make them better. He was right! In 2003, the Shock had a great season with 25 wins and 9 losses. They won the 2003 WNBA Finals against the Los Angeles Sparks. This made them the first team in WNBA history to go from last place one season to champions the next.
The Detroit Shock continued to be very successful. They played in three WNBA Finals in a row from 2006 to 2008. They won championships in 2006 against the Sacramento Monarchs and in 2008 against the San Antonio Silver Stars. They lost to the Phoenix Mercury in the 2007 Finals.
Tulsa Shock: A New Home (2010–2015)
Tulsa had been considered as a possible city for a WNBA team for a while. In 2009, a group of business people and politicians in Tulsa worked to bring a team there. They asked the WNBA to let them join the league.
On October 20, 2009, it was announced that the Detroit Shock would move to Tulsa. The team kept the name "Shock." However, their team colors changed to black, red, and gold. The team played in Tulsa for several seasons.
On July 20, 2015, the team's owner, Bill Cameron, announced another move. The team would be relocating to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Dallas Wings: The Team Today (2016–Present)
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On July 23, 2015, the WNBA owners officially approved the Tulsa Shock's move. The team would play at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. This arena is also home to the UT Arlington Mavericks basketball teams. On November 2, 2015, the team was officially renamed the Dallas Wings.
The team's uniforms were shown for the first time in April 2016. The light uniforms were mostly lime green. The dark uniforms were mainly blue. For the league's 20th season, all games featured colorful uniforms. There were no white uniforms that season.
Key Players and Coaches
Current Roster
Famous Former Players
Many talented players have been part of the team's history.
- From the Detroit Shock: Deanna Nolan, Swin Cash, Cheryl Ford, and Katie Smith.
- From the Tulsa Shock: Liz Cambage and Skylar Diggins-Smith.
- From the Dallas Wings: Allisha Gray, Isabelle Harrison, and Odyssey Sims.
Team Leaders
The team has had several important leaders over the years.
- Owners: The team was first owned by William Davidson. Now, Bill Cameron is the main owner. The University of Texas at Arlington is also part of the ownership group.
- Head Coaches: Famous coaches include Bill Laimbeer for the Detroit Shock. For the Dallas Wings, Fred Williams, Brian Agler, Vickie Johnson, and Latricia Trammell have led the team.
- General Managers: These leaders help build the team. Past general managers include Nancy Lieberman and Bill Laimbeer. Currently, Curt Miller is the general manager.
Team Statistics and Achievements
The Dallas Wings, and their previous versions, have a long history in the WNBA.
- The team has won 3 WNBA Championships. These were in 2003, 2006, and 2008.
- They have also won 4 Conference Championships. These happened in 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
The team's overall record in the regular season is 392 wins and 514 losses. In the playoffs, they have 33 wins and 29 losses.
Media Coverage
Most Dallas Wings games are broadcast on KFAA-TV. Before 2025, games were often shown on Bally Sports Southwest. Some games are also shown nationally on channels like ESPN, Ion Television, CBS, and ABC.
Images for kids
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College Park Center, home of the Wings
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See also
In Spanish: Dallas Wings para niños
