What is Sue Bird's tie to the Storm?
Sue Bird is a retired WNBA player who became a part-owner of the Seattle Storm in 2024. The tie comes from her stake in the team, not from a statement of fandom. The Associated Press (via KVIA) reported on April 29, 2024 that "The Seattle Storm announced last week that Bird would be joining the ownership group for the franchise adding an expected piece to her business portfolio that's helping define the post-playing part of her career."
Does she have a hometown or playing link to Seattle?
Nothing in the record places her birth, upbringing or playing career in Seattle, so the ownership stake is the only connection documented here.
Questions people ask
Which athletes are Storm fans?
Sue Bird is the athlete tied to the Storm, as a part-owner since 2024.
Which athletes grew up Storm fans?
No athlete is documented as having grown up a Storm fan.
Did Sue Bird say she is a Storm fan?
No, the source reports her joining the ownership group, which is a business stake rather than a stated fandom.