History of Natasha Howard in Timeline

Natasha Howard is a professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Indiana Fever. Drafted in 2014 by the Fever, Howard was named the 2019 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. Before her WNBA career, the Toledo, Ohio native played college basketball at Florida State University, where she excelled, finishing sixth in the NCAA for field goal percentage.

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September 2, 1991: Natasha Howard's Birth

On September 2, 1991, Natasha Howard was born in Toledo, Ohio. She is an American professional basketball player.

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2014: Drafted by the Fever

In 2014, Natasha Howard was drafted by the Indiana Fever of the WNBA.

2014: WNBA Draft and Rookie Season

In 2014, Natasha Howard was selected 5th overall by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA draft and had a strong start to her rookie season, including scoring 16 points and 21 points in her first two games as a professional. She averaged 7.0 points and 3.1 rebounds per game during the 2014 season.

February 2, 2016: Trade to Minnesota Lynx

On February 2, 2016, Natasha Howard was traded by the Fever to the Minnesota Lynx in a sign-and-trade deal for Devereaux Peters.

February 7, 2018: Trade to Seattle Storm

On February 7, 2018, Natasha Howard was traded to the Seattle Storm in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2018 WNBA draft.

July 17, 2019: Career-High Scoring Game

On July 17, 2019, Natasha Howard scored a new career-high of 33 points in a 90–79 victory over the Minnesota Lynx.

2019: WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

In 2019, Natasha Howard was named the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.

2020: WNBA Championship with the Storm

In 2020, the WNBA season was shortened and played in a bubble due to COVID-19. Natasha Howard and the Seattle Storm finished with an 18–4 record, earning the number 2 seed. They won their second championship in three years by sweeping the Las Vegas Aces in the Finals, marking Howard's third WNBA championship.