Lindsay Whalen Becomes Winningest Player in WNBA History
Since entering the WNBA in 2004, all Lindsay Whalen has done is win.
The Minnesota Lynx point guard made history on Friday, surpassing fellow all-time great Swin Cash as the winningest player in WNBA history. Whalen now has 295 victories to her name over 14 regular seasons with the Lynx and Connecticut Sun.
Congrats to @Lindsay_13 of the @minnesotalynx on her 295th career regular-season win, a #WNBA record!#WatchMeWork pic.twitter.com/FkIz10qoYZ
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 10, 2017
Whalen’s teams have finished below .500 just twice in her 14-year career. Whalen, a three-time champion, has her Lynx at 8-0 and on their way to another successful season.
The winningest player in #WNBA history with 295 regular-season wins… @Lindsay_13!#WatchMeWork pic.twitter.com/OTh8xDuScI
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 10, 2017
She took to Twitter to reflect on her success thus far and provide advice for the next generation of WNBA ballers.
1. I am not usually one to talk about individual accomplishments. I will however take a mn to thank all of my teammates and coaches
— Lindsay Whalen (@Lindsay_13) June 10, 2017
2. In reaching this milestone. Without great people non of this wokld be possible. I truly thank them for everything they have done for me
— Lindsay Whalen (@Lindsay_13) June 10, 2017
3. One day you're a 9th grade kid biking to open gym at your high school and the next your a professional athlete going to a game in D.C.
— Lindsay Whalen (@Lindsay_13) June 10, 2017
4. My advice, go to Open gym! Play, win, lose, compete, put yourself out there, get out of your comfort zone, have fun!
— Lindsay Whalen (@Lindsay_13) June 10, 2017
5. You never know where this sport might take you. I am living proof of that!
— Lindsay Whalen (@Lindsay_13) June 10, 2017
6. I look forward to the day when this record is broken by some little girl who puts even more heart and soul into the game than me.
— Lindsay Whalen (@Lindsay_13) June 10, 2017
7. If she is lucky she will have the same support I have had from my family. Thank u to my husband ben, my mom, dad, brothers and sisters
— Lindsay Whalen (@Lindsay_13) June 10, 2017
8. On to the next!
— Lindsay Whalen (@Lindsay_13) June 10, 2017