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.”
"As a player, I poured my heart into every game for the Seattle Storm, and now, as part of the ownership group, I am thrilled to continue contributing to the growth of the game," Bird said in a news release.
The Seattle Storm announced Wednesday that Sue Bird, a legendary name in women’s basketball basketball, has joined the team’s ownership group, Force 10 Hoops. The transition from the court to the boardroom marks a new chapter for Bird,
The Seattle Storm has announced that legendary WNBA player Sue Bird has joined the ownership group. Selected as the number one draft pick in 2002, Bird spent 20 seasons with the Seattle Storm before retiring in 2022.
Less than a year after hanging up her basketball shoes, one of Seattle's most successful professional athletes will be taking on a new title with her former team. Sue Bird has joined the ownership group of the Women's National Basketball Association's (WNBA) Seattle Storm,
WNBA superstar Sue Bird has joined the Seattle Storm's ownership group after a distinguished playing career that included four championships and 13 All-Star appearances.