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Seattle Storm
Four-time WNBA champions, the Seattle Storm have been defined by two generational talents - Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart - and a franchise culture that has produced more titles than all but one team in league history.
2000–2016
The Bird-Jackson Era
Two championships and a franchise identity
Sue Bird was selected #1 overall in the 2002 draft, and alongside Australian superstar Lauren Jackson, built the Storm into a championship franchise. The pair won titles in 2004 and 2010, establishing Seattle as a premier WNBA market. Bird's floor generalship and Jackson's scoring and rebounding made them one of the greatest duos in league history.
Key Facts
- Sue Bird drafted #1 overall in 2002
- Won WNBA Championships in 2004 and 2010
- Lauren Jackson won three MVP awards with the Storm
- Bird-Jackson duo became one of the greatest in WNBA history
2016–Present
The Stewart Era
Two more titles and generational talent
Breanna Stewart was drafted #1 overall in 2016 and immediately elevated the Storm back to championship level. She won Finals MVP in both the 2018 and 2020 title runs, establishing herself as one of the greatest players in WNBA history. Stewart's eventual departure to New York as a free agent marked the end of an era, but her time in Seattle produced two championships and countless memorable performances. The Storm continue to build competitive rosters in the post-Stewart era.
Key Facts
- Breanna Stewart drafted #1 overall in 2016
- Won WNBA Championships in 2018 and 2020
- Stewart won Finals MVP in both title runs
- Sue Bird played her final season in 2022, ending a legendary career