The Seattle Storm have been searching for the “next Sue Bird” since the legendary point guard retired in 2020. As one of the most successful players in WNBA history, Bird was a leader on and off the court for the Storm, and her presence will be sorely missed.
The Storm have been looking for a consistent point guard to fill the void left by Bird’s departure. They have tried several different players at the position, but none have been able to provide the same level of leadership and production that Bird did.
The team has gone through a few different point guards this season, including Jordin Canada, Crystal Dangerfield, and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis. Canada has been the most consistent of the three, averaging 8.3 points and 4.2 assists per game. However, she has struggled with her shooting, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range.
Dangerfield has been the most productive of the three, averaging 10.7 points and 4.5 assists per game. She has also been the most efficient shooter, shooting 40.4% from the field and 37.9% from three-point range. However, she has been inconsistent at times and has had difficulty running the offense when needed.
Mosqueda-Lewis has been the least productive of the three, averaging just 5.3 points and 2.7 assists per game. She has also struggled with her shooting, shooting just 34.1% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range.
The Storm have yet to find a consistent point guard to replace Bird, but they are still searching for one. They have a few options in free agency, including former All-Star Chelsea Gray and veteran point guard Danielle Robinson. The team also has the option of trading for a point guard or drafting one in the upcoming draft.
No matter who they choose, the Storm need to find a consistent point guard who can provide leadership and production on both ends of the floor. Finding the “next Sue Bird” won’t be easy, but it’s a challenge that the Storm must face if they want to remain competitive in the WNBA.
