Four-time Seattle Storm WNBA champion Sue Bird has joined the team's ownership group. The team announced the addition on Wednesday. Bird played 19 seasons for Seattle and finished her career as the WNBA's all-time leaders in assists. She said in a statement that investing in women's basketball is not just about passion, but it's good business.
FILE - Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird brings the ball up against the Washington Mystics during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle. The Storm’s owners, Force 10 Hoops, said Wednesday, April 24, 2024, that Bird has joined the ownership group. Bird said in a team statement her involvement with the Storm will continue to grow the game. “Investing in women’s sports isn’t just about passion,” she said. “It’s smart business.
SEATTLE — Sue Bird helped the Seattle Storm to four WNBA titles. Now, she will continue guiding the franchise as one of its owners. Team owners, Force 10 Hoops, said Wednesday that Bird has joined the ownership group. There was no financial details provided about the transaction. Bird said in a team statement her involvement with the Storm will continue to grow the game. “Investing in women’s sports isn’t just about passion,” she said. “It’s smart business.”She was the No. 1 overall pick by Seattle in the 2002 WNBA draft and played 19 seasons. She retired after the 2022 season as the league’s all-time assists leader with 3,234.
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