Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Tina Thompson:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Tina Marie Thompson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born February 10, 1975
  • Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
  • Weight: 178 lbs (81 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 11 (US)
  • Number: Primarily wore #7
  • Position: Forward
  • High School: Morningside High School, Inglewood, California
  • College: University of Southern California (USC)
  • WNBA Draft: Selected 1st overall in the 1997 WNBA Draft
  • Teams Played For:
    • Houston Comets (1997–2008)
    • Los Angeles Sparks (2009–2011)
    • Seattle Storm (2012–2013)
  • Championship Rings: 4× WNBA Champion with Houston Comets (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000)
  • Kids: One son, Dyllan
  • Siblings: She has an older brother named TJ

Player Archetype / Play Style

Tina Thompson’s player archetype was that of a scoring combo forward, a versatile frontcourt star who could stretch defenses, attack mismatches, and carry a steady two-way load across eras of the WNBA. Defensively, she functioned as a disciplined team defender more than a pure gamble-heavy disruptor, using size, length, and experience to handle forwards, rebound her area, and stay sound within schemes. Offensively, she was a featured scoring option who could work from the elbow, mid-post, and perimeter, knocking down jumpers, facing up slower defenders, and giving teams a reliable half-court bucket without needing the ball every second. Physically, Thompson had a long 6-foot-2 frame, smooth mobility, and the kind of balance and touch that let her score inside or outside without looking rushed. Her overall play style was polished, adaptable, and quietly punishing, blending shot-making, spacing, and veteran composure into the kind of complete forward game that helped define the league’s early championship years and gave her unusual longevity as both a star and an offensive connector. (WNBA)

Sources:

WNBA — Tina Thompson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status …
NBA.com — Encouragement, challenges behind scenes stirs 2018 Hall of Famers
Basketball-Reference — Tina Thompson WNBA Stats