Last Updated on August 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Seattle Storm depended on a balanced veteran core during the 2014 season, with Camille Little leading the scoring while Temeka Johnson directed the offense as the primary playmaker. Crystal Langhorne provided reliable interior scoring and rebounding, and Sue Bird added efficient backcourt production despite limited appearances. Solid ball movement and frontcourt balance were strengths, but inconsistent shooting and defense limited the team’s overall effectiveness.
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| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Langhorne | Starter/Star (1.1) | 28.9 | High (1.2) | 12.9 | 7.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 58.61 | Worked as Seattle’s primary interior finisher, consistently creating efficient offense through post seals, cuts and second-chance opportunities rather than high-volume isolation play. Independent coverage regularly highlighted how her reliability around the basket helped stabilize the offense after Sue Bird’s season-ending injury, with her 57.1% shooting reflecting that steady role rather than flashy production. (Wikipedia) | None |
| Camille Smith | Starter/Star (1.1) | 30.8 | High (1.2) | 12.9 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 53.86 | Operating as a versatile frontcourt scorer, Smith stretched defenses with mid-range shooting while handling difficult offensive assignments following roster changes. Season coverage frequently noted that Seattle leaned on her adaptability and veteran decision-making as the club adjusted to life without Bird for most of the year. (Wikipedia) | None |
| Sue Bird | Starter/Star (1.1) | 29.2 | High (1.2) | 10.6 | 2.2 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 46.46 | Bird remained the offensive organizer, dictating tempo and creating quality looks despite carrying a heavier workload. Reporters consistently emphasized that opposing defenses still centered their game plans around limiting her playmaking, even when her own scoring fluctuated. | None |
| Tanisha Wright | Starter/Star (1.1) | 25.5 | Medium (1.1) | 8.0 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 35.19 | Wright’s value came from guarding top perimeter scorers while handling secondary ball-handling duties. Analysts regularly praised her disciplined defense and willingness to take difficult assignments, making her impact exceed what traditional box-score numbers alone suggested. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2013) |
| Temeka Johnson | Key Contributor (1.05) | 17.0 | Medium (1.1) | 5.8 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 27.72 | Johnson anchored the second unit by settling possessions and keeping the offense organized. Coverage frequently pointed to her veteran leadership and ability to control pace whenever Seattle needed another reliable ball-handler. | None |
| Shekinna Stricklen | Key Contributor (1.05) | 17.5 | Medium (1.1) | 7.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 24.95 | Stricklen primarily supplied floor spacing off the bench, with her outside shooting giving Seattle a different offensive look. Writers viewed her as a developing wing whose confidence from three-point range steadily earned greater coaching trust. | None |
| Alysha Clark | Key Contributor (1.05) | 16.5 | Low (1.0) | 4.2 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 16.17 | Clark filled a classic complementary role, defending multiple positions while making quick decisions without demanding touches. Independent observers often highlighted her energy and willingness to do the small jobs that balanced Seattle’s rotations. | None |
| Noelle Quinn | Key Contributor (1.05) | 15.1 | Low (1.0) | 3.8 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 17.22 | Quinn functioned as a versatile wing capable of switching assignments and keeping the ball moving. Her positional flexibility allowed the coaching staff to deploy a variety of lineups depending on matchup needs. | None |
| Jenna O’Hea | Bench (1.0) | 13.4 | Low (1.0) | 4.8 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 15.60 | O’Hea provided instant perimeter spacing and moved well without the ball. Contemporary coverage was limited, but available reporting consistently described her as a dependable reserve shooter capable of stretching opposing defenses. | None |
| Waltiea Rolle | Bench (1.0) | 11.0 | Low (1.0) | 2.7 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 13.00 | Limited contemporary independent coverage was available. In a brief reserve role, Rolle supplied size around the rim and rebounding in short stretches whenever the frontcourt rotation required extra depth. | None |
| Angel Robinson | Bench (1.0) | 7.2 | Low (1.0) | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 8.80 | Limited independent reporting exists for Robinson’s season. She filled a low-usage reserve frontcourt role, providing physical minutes, interior defense and rebounding without being a featured offensive option. | None |
| Nicole Powell | Bench (1.0) | 13.0 | Low (1.0) | 2.2 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 10.40 | Powell was used as an experienced reserve whose spacing and veteran decision-making helped stabilize second-unit possessions. Coverage around the team frequently referenced her professionalism despite a reduced offensive role. | None |
| Totals | 77.3 | 33.3 | 20.0 | 9.7 | 328.00 |