The Seattle Storm built their 2003 season around Lauren Jackson’s outstanding all-around production, with the star forward leading the scoring, rebounding, and defensive effort. Sue Bird emerged as the team’s primary playmaker while also contributing steady offense, and Kamila Vodichkova provided consistent interior scoring and rebounding. Strong frontcourt play and balanced offensive production were clear strengths, though inconsistent defense limited the team’s overall success.
Seattle’s offense revolved around Jackson, who evolved from emerging star into one of the league’s dominant interior forces. Anne Donovan consistently played through her in the half court, while opponents regularly sent double teams that opened opportunities for the Storm’s perimeter shooters. (seattlepi.com)
WNBA MVP (2003); WNBA All-Star (2003); All-WNBA First Team (2003); WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2003)
Sue Bird
Starter/Star
33.4
High
12.4
3.3
6.5
1.4
61.25
Bird controlled Seattle’s pace with remarkable composure, balancing playmaking and perimeter scoring while directing Donovan’s new offensive system. Independent coverage frequently pointed to her leadership and decision-making as major reasons the Storm became a legitimate contender. (seattlepi.com)
WNBA All-Star (2003); All-WNBA Second Team (2003)
Kamila Vodichkova
Starter/Star
25.3
Medium
10.1
5.1
1.1
1.5
43.32
Working alongside Jackson, Vodichkova embraced the physical interior assignments that rarely drew headlines. She supplied efficient scoring around the rim, rebounded consistently and helped stabilize Seattle’s frontcourt throughout the season. (seattlepi.com)
None
Sandy Brondello
Starter/Star
28.7
Medium
8.2
1.6
2.0
1.0
30.73
Brondello gave Seattle exactly the veteran shooting it sought after the offseason coaching change. Her spacing and experience complemented Bird in the backcourt, and she repeatedly stretched defenses with timely perimeter shooting. (seattlepi.com)
None
Adia Barnes
Key Contributor
24.8
Medium
5.5
4.1
1.4
1.1
27.95
Barnes filled an unselfish role that centered on defense, rebounding and hustle. Even without high usage, she regularly took difficult wing assignments and provided the physical edge Seattle’s rotation needed.
None
Amanda Lassiter
Key Contributor
22.9
Medium
5.1
3.5
1.3
1.6
26.80
Lassiter functioned as a complementary two-way wing, spacing the floor while defending multiple perimeter positions. Her willingness to move without the ball fit naturally beside Bird and Jackson.
None
Simone Edwards
Key Contributor
17.0
Low
4.6
3.9
0.5
0.6
20.96
Edwards brought toughness off the bench and willingly handled physical post matchups whenever Seattle needed defensive resistance. Her contributions were rooted in effort plays rather than offensive volume.
None
Alisa Burras
Bench
10.0
Low
3.3
2.3
0.2
0.4
12.40
Burras supplied dependable frontcourt depth and embraced a limited role focused on rebounding, screening and interior defense. Contemporary individual coverage beyond game reports was limited.
None
Rita Williams
Bench
11.9
Low
2.4
0.7
1.3
0.4
9.60
Reserve guard who entered primarily to keep the offense organized and defend opposing ball handlers. Contemporary season-specific reporting on her individual role was limited.
None
Tonya Massaline
Bench
11.0
Low
3.0
1.0
0.5
0.4
9.80
Massaline gave Seattle additional frontcourt depth in short stretches, providing energy around the basket while accepting a low-usage offensive role. Contemporary independent coverage was limited.
None
Tully Bevilaqua
Bench
8.1
Low
1.9
0.8
1.0
0.5
8.40
Bevilaqua’s value came from ball movement, pressure defense and maintaining tempo with the second unit. Her influence was more noticeable than her box-score production.
None
Jung Sun-Min
Bench
6.9
Low
1.8
0.6
0.1
0.3
5.60
The rookie forward saw only limited opportunities, making it difficult to establish a consistent role. Independent season-specific reporting on her contributions was limited.
None
Mactabene Amachree
Bench
6.7
Low
1.1
2.0
0.0
1.0
8.20
Used sparingly as a reserve forward, Amachree focused on rebounding and interior energy during brief appearances. Contemporary independent coverage was limited.
None
Danielle McCulley
Bench
3.7
Low
0.3
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.80
McCulley played only a handful of minutes across the season, leaving little contemporary independent reporting beyond roster and transaction coverage.
