The Detroit Shock are a women's professional basketball team. They compete in the Eastern Conference of the WNBA. Since their founding in 1998, they have won the WNBA Championship three times, including in 2008.
On June 15, 2009, head coach Bill Laimbeer resigned, stating he wishes to pursue a coaching job in the National Basketball Association. Assistant coach Rick Mahorn was named as his replacement.http://sports.espn.go.com/wnba/news/story?id=4260271
Early History
The franchise was originally granted to the city of Detroit in 1998. The Shock joined the league as part of the first WNBA expansion with the Washington Mystics. They failed to make the playoffs their first season, but did in 1999, losing in the second round.
Team Highlights
- 1998: Founded
- 1999: First post season appearance
- 2003: Defeated the Los Angeles Sparks for the WNBA Championship
- 2006: Defeated the Sacramento Monarchs for the WNBA Championship
- 2007: Lost in the WNBA Finals to the Phoenix Mercury
- 2008: Defeated the San Antonio Silver Stars for the WNBA Championship
Detroit Shock Leadership
- Owner
- General Manager/Head Coach:
Detroit Shock Fansites, Blogs, and Forums
WNBA: Detroit Shock Fan Forum
WNBATalk.com: Detroit Shock Fan Forum
Google Blog Search:
Detroit Shock Timeline
1998: Debuted in the WNBA as one of the league's first expansion franchises
2003: WNBA Champions
2006: WNBA Champions
2008: WNBA Champions
Detroit Shock Rivals
References
Fast Facts
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Arena
The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
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Team colors
Blue, red, white
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WNBA Championships 2003, 2006, 2008
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Head Coach
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Owner
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Sister team to the Detroit Pistons
