The Seattle Storm are making a big change this season, as they will be moving on without one of their most important players, Sue Bird. Bird, who has been with the team since 2002, is not expected to return for the 2021 season due to a prioritization ruling that is still pending.
The Storm have been one of the most successful teams in the WNBA over the past two decades, and Bird has been a major part of that success. She has been a leader on and off the court, and her presence will be missed.
The prioritization ruling is a new rule that was put in place by the WNBA in order to give more opportunities to younger players. It states that teams must prioritize signing players who are 25 years old or younger, and Bird is 37. This means that the Storm will have to look elsewhere for a point guard to fill her shoes.
The Storm have already started to make moves in order to replace Bird. They have signed veteran guard Jordin Canada and drafted guard Leaonna Odom in the 2021 WNBA Draft. Both players are expected to contribute right away and help the team move forward without Bird.
It is unclear when the prioritization ruling will be made official, but it is expected to be soon. Until then, the Storm will have to move on without one of their most important players. It will be a difficult transition, but the team is confident that they can find success without Bird.
The Storm have been one of the best teams in the WNBA for many years, and they are hoping that they can continue their success without Bird. It will be a difficult transition, but the team is confident that they can find success with their new players. Only time will tell if the prioritization ruling will have an impact on the team’s success this season, but one thing is certain: the Storm will miss Sue Bird.
