Dallas Wings Basketball Cards
The Dallas Wings, originally founded as the Detroit Shock in 1998, carry a legacy of multiple championships, Hall of Fame players, and modern stars shaping the franchise’s new era. The Detroit Shock, led by legendary coachBill Laimbeerand stars likeSwin Cash,Deanna Nolan, andCheryl Ford, captured three WNBA championships in 2003, 2006, and 2008 with a physical, defensive-minded style that made them one of the league’s original dynasties. After relocating to Tulsa in 2010 as the Tulsa Shock, the franchise rebuilt around young talent like guardSkylar Diggins-Smith, whose scoring and leadership turned Tulsa into a playoff team before the move to Dallas in 2016 rebranded the team as the Wings. In Dallas, the franchise drafted generational starArike Ogunbowale, the 2021 All-Star Game MVP and one of the league’s most dynamic scorers, who quickly became the face of the franchise. Alongside frontcourt standoutsSatou Sabally, the 2023 Most Improved Player, and centerTeaira McCowan, the Wings have developed into one of the league’s most balanced rosters, reaching the playoffs in multiple seasons under coachLatricia Trammell. Known for their up-tempo offense, young talent, and commitment to player development, the Wings are aiming to return to championship glory while building on the proud legacy of the Detroit Shock era and embracing a bright future with Ogunbowale and Sabally leading the charge.
