The 2022 season will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Storm fans. The season brought the team back to the heart of downtown Seattle with all of their home games played in the Climate Pledge Arena.
But there is one memory that stands out: the bittersweet farewell tour of Sue Bird, arguably the greatest point guard in league history. With four WNBA championships under her belt, Bird retired as the only player in WNBA history to appear in 550 career games.
She also became the all-time winningest player with 333 games won. Bird’s departure is not the only change Storm fans must grapple with in 2023. Breanna Stewart, who signed a one-year deal to remain in Seattle for Bird’s final season, left to sign with the New York Liberty. She was the league’s top scorer last season with 21.8 points per game.
Stewart’s departure leaves a massive void in the Storm’s lineup. Not only was she a scoring machine, but she also…
