History of Natasha Howard in Timeline

Natasha Howard is a professional American basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. Selected in the 2014 WNBA draft by the Fever, she was named the 2019 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. Prior to her WNBA career, Howard played college basketball at Florida State University, distinguishing herself by finishing sixth in the NCAA for field goal percentage. She was born in Toledo, Ohio.

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September 2, 1991: Natasha Howard Born

On September 2, 1991, Natasha Howard, the American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA, was born.

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2014: Drafted by the Fever

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

2014: Selected 5th overall by the Indiana Fever

In 2014, Natasha Howard was selected 5th overall by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA draft and had a strong start to the season, including a career-high 21 point performance. She averaged 7.0 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in her rookie season.

February 2, 2016: Traded to the 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: Traded to the 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 33 Points vs Lynx

On July 17, 2019, Natasha Howard scored a new career-high 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: Won Third WNBA Championship

In 2020, after a delayed and shortened season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Natasha Howard and the Seattle Storm finished with an 18–4 record and ultimately swept the Las Vegas Aces in the Finals, earning Howard her third WNBA championship.