| 2009 Detroit Shock season | |
|---|---|
| Coach | Bill Laimbeer (1-3) Rick Mahorn (17-13) |
| Arena | Palace of Auburn Hills |
| Attendance | 8,011 per game |
| Results | |
| Record | 18–16 (.529) |
| Place | 3rd (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Lost Conference Finals |
| Team Leaders | |
| Points | Nolan (16.9) |
| Rebounds | Ford (7.4) |
| Assists | Nolan (3.5) |
The 2009 WNBA season is the 12th for the Detroit Shock of the Women's National Basketball Association in the United States. The Shock attempted to win the WNBA Finals, tying the record for most championships with the Houston Comets (4), but failed in the conference finals. On June 15, 2009, head coach Bill Laimbeer resigned as head coach of the Detroit Shock, due to family reasons and the desire to become an NBA head coach.[1] Though he was unable to secure an NBA head coaching position, ESPN reported on August 30 that Laimbeer was offered, and accepted, an assistant coach position with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite the early struggles, the 2008 champion Detroit Shock reached the playoffs for the seventh straight year. It would be the final year in Detroit, as the Shock were purchased by Tulsa Hoops, and new ownership moved the team to Tulsa for 2010.