The Houston Comets were a pioneering WNBA team based in Houston, Texas, and were one of the league’s original eight franchises when it was established in 1997. The Comets dominated the early years of the WNBA, winning the league’s first four championships consecutively (1997–2000), a record that still stands. Key players like Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and Tina Thompson made the Comets an unstoppable force. Known for their high level of play and strong fan base, the Comets were disbanded in 2008 after financial difficulties, marking the end of an iconic era in women’s basketball.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference | Western |
| Founded | 1997 |
| History | Houston Comets (1997–2008) |
| Arena | Toyota Center (last home arena) |
| Location | Houston, Texas |
| Team Colors | Red, White, Navy Blue |
| President | Not applicable (team disbanded) |
| General Manager | Not applicable (team disbanded) |
| Head Coach | Van Chancellor (during championships) |
| Ownership | Not applicable (team disbanded) |
| Championships | 4 (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000) |
| Conference Titles | 4 (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000) |
| Division Titles | 3 (1998, 1999, 2000) |
| Retired Numbers | 2 (14 – Cynthia Cooper, 22 – Kim Perrot) |
| Website | Not applicable (team disbanded) |
| Year | Position | Points | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1st | 26 | Van Chancellor | Cynthia Cooper |
| 2000 | 1st | 27 | Van Chancellor | Sheryl Swoopes |
| 2001 | 2nd | 19 | Van Chancellor | Sheryl Swoopes |
| 2002 | 4th | 24 | Van Chancellor | Tina Thompson |
| 2003 | 3rd | 20 | Van Chancellor | Tina Thompson |
| 2004 | 3rd | 13 | Van Chancellor | Tina Thompson |
| 2005 | 4th | 19 | Van Chancellor | Sheryl Swoopes |
| 2006 | 3rd | 18 | Van Chancellor | Sheryl Swoopes |
| 2007 | 4th | 13 | Karleen Thompson | Tina Thompson |
| 2008 | 5th | 12 | Karleen Thompson | Tina Thompson |
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