Tina Thompson on the Houston Comets Dynasty, Building the WNBA, & Her Signature Lipstick

YT DESCRIPTION: WNBA legend Tina Thompson joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady on Cousins to discuss her Hall of Fame career, the Houston Comets dynasty, and helping build the foundation of the WNBA. Tina looks back on learning basketball alongside her older brother and how competing against older players built her confidence. She reflects on winning four championships with the Houston Comets, the WNBA’s early years, and why she waited until less than 48 hours before the draft to commit to the league. Tina also shares what it means to see the growth of the WNBA today. Tina reveals why her first championship was the most memorable and why the Comets’ third title, dedicated to teammate Kim Perrot during her battle with cancer, remains closest to her heart. She also discusses Sheryl Swoopes, scouting for the Portland Trail Blazers, her relationship with Damian Lillard, and the story behind her signature red lipstick. Plus, Tina weighs in on the 2026 WNBA championship and MVP conversations, including A’ja Wilson, Olivia Miles, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese. She reflects on Candace Parker entering the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, shares her thoughts on JuJu Watkins and Jazzy Davidson, and shows her excitement about seeing the Houston Comets return to the WNBA. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:22 Tina Thompson Joins Cousins 02:03 Tina Thompson’s Introduction To Basketball 08:49 Gaining Confidence Playing Against Older Guys 13:08 The Moment Her Brother Validated Her Game 14:58 The Houston Comets Dynasty 23:34 Building The WNBA From The Ground Up 25:40 Deciding To Join The WNBA 29:14 Watching The Growth Of The WNBA Today 34:20 Xfinity Court Connections 36:55 Winning Four Championships With The Houston Comets 38:25 Losing Kim Perrot To Cancer During A Championship Run 42:05 Sheryl Swoopes’ Iconic Era 43:39 The Houston Comets Return 44:17 The Story Behind Tina Thompson’s Signature Lipstick 50:51 2026 WNBA Championship Contenders 53:28 Tina Thompson’s WNBA MVP Candidates 56:59 Watching Candace Parker Enter The Hall Of Fame 58:19 Thoughts On JuJu Watkins & Jazzy Davidson 01:01:41 Wrap Up Follow Cousins on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceandtmac/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinceandtmac X: https://x.com/VinceAndTmac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinceAndTMac/ Much love to our sponsors: Xfinity: Xfinity Shield is your defensive line at home and online with built-in WiFi protection features. Detect motion with your Xfinity Gateway, no cameras needed. Plus, your devices are protected from threats and risky sites the moment they connect. Get it now at xfinity.com/shield. https://www.xfinity.com/learn/deals/offers?cmp=BAC:NA:ACQ:BAUP:PRO:GEN:HIS:COM:DIG:wifishield:2377 Uncrustables:  ZipRecruiter: Post jobs for free at http://ziprecruiter.com/COUSINS