The Worst Team In WNBA History

In 2008, the Detroit Shock won their third WNBA championship over a six-season stretch. A year later, the franchise made a sudden decision to relocate to Tulsa, Oklahoma and would quickly spiral into the worst team in WNBA history.

This is the story of the 2011 Tulsa Shock.

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0:00 Intro
0:18 Detroit
6:58 Tulsa
14:41 Dallas
16:50 Outro

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➖ WNBA, Women's Basketball, Detroit Shock, Tulsa Shock, Dallas Wings, WNBA Champions

[ronandanne]

What a lot of research went into this, and what an interesting story. Well done!

[TransGuyReacts]

I totally forgot about how awful Tulsa was, so glad they became the Dallas Wings. I remember watching games back then and the arena was practically empty. Tulsa did not seem to be the right market for the Shock. Thanks for the reminder that Skylar Diggins-Smith has had two teams (Wings and Mercury) in the WNBA not support her through pregnancy. It's sad and unfortunate, but that's why we have to keep updating the CBA. Hunter, I appreciate these deep dives. There's so much great history that needs to be acknowledged.

[TwoToneHatch]

Excellent video full of in depth research. Keep it up!

[themeadowsgroupchat]

Excellent video wishing more success to you as this channel grows. Great research and editing!

[randyrykieljr]

I love your content!! Finally great to see a creator focus on the W and make such informative and well-researched videos. I would love to see videos about some of the best/worst free agent signings in history, as well as a lookback on that god awful 2021 draft class. Also, would love to see retrospectives on some of the older, lesser-known teams in the league's history (Charlotte, Miami, Orlando, etc.). Keep up the great work, Imma keep coming back for your

[trevorbayers]

Tulsa’s worst enemy was its owner. He hired Nolan Richardson as head coach, which was the worst head coach in WNBA history. No one wanted to play for him, his players didn’t listen, didn’t play hard, verbally mocked him to the media etc. He was a joke. Marion Jones was another joke. Her teammates shook their heads when they signed her and were like WTF. The team was a complete joke while in Tulsa, and when they moved to Dallas, they continued as a joke. They treat their players without loyalty, and like garbage. Maybe it’s a bit better now a days, but doesn’t seem like it.

[blesstherebel]

Fantastic video, Hunter! I appreciate all the work that went into this video and I think you did a wonderful job of telling the story. As a diehard for my favorite teams, I would LOVE to see one of these deep dives for the Storm and Liberty, but likewise I would be very interested in one for the Monarchs or Comets. Do every team in the league, haha. Keep the videos coming! Can't wait for the next one! 😁

[LJChibueze]

Great work Hunter! Keep giving us that WNBA content

[laideevalynteena]

I completely forgot about the Shock being transformed I to the DAL Wings. Great
Video .

[Go_Horns]

Hunter, great content again. As a Dallas fan starting in 2019, it was very interesting to know the history. Lots of bad luck. This year with injury to Soutou and having rights to Chicago pick and them having unexpectedly good year, the bad luck continues. Hopefully, owner Bibb will do an honest evaluation of his General Manager's performance and replace him 😊

[Potbelly]

DIdn't have a #1 pick until 2021, when the Wings selected Charli Collier, who was waived after 1 year.

[balapattyszn]

Love this channel-- went and subscribed! Videos are amazing!

[triplelexxx]

Yeah lets hear the history of the portland fire and orlando how about the cleveland

[mongoslade]

Well Done Sir. Really don't remember Nolan Richardson as the head coach of the Tulsa Shock. Not a bad hire considering Tulsa was his town. He coached the Tulsa Golden Hurricane to great success in the 1980s. That's how he got the Arkansas job. One year Tulsa was a 3 seed in the tournament. Another year they were a Final Four sleeper pick. He had success in Tulsa before and could help fill the seats. It quickly turned into a sideshow. Marion Jones 🤔

[emmanuelabalihi]

Nancy did the pops meme in the beginning of the video💀

[rarerock]

Deanna nolan is still the 🐐 in my book.

[superturtle]

And now they're dogwater again 😂. Hard not to look at them as one of the worst franchises currently in the league.