The Detroit Shock .281998.E2.80.932009.29 Tulsa Shock
1 detroit shock (1998–2009) 1.1 years (1998–2002) 1.2 bill laimbeer era (2003–2008) 1.3 final detroit shock season (2009) the detroit shock (1998–2009) the years (1998–2002) the shock 1 of first wnba expansion teams , began play in 1998. shock brought in blend of rookies , veterans. team qualified postseason once in first 5 years of existence. shock went through 2 coaches (hall of famer nancy lieberman , greg williams) before hiring former detroit pistons legend bill laimbeer. there rumors shock fold after team s awful 2002 season. laimbeer convinced owners keep team year, turn things around. the bill laimbeer era (2003–2008) bill laimbeer after massive changes roster, laimbeer predicted before 2003 season shock league champions, , prediction unbelievably come true. shock finished 25–9 record , winning number 1 seed 7 games. in playoffs, shock defeated cleveland rockers , connecticut sun reach wnba finals. despite achievements, shock viewed huge underdogs two-time defending champion lo...