Last Updated on August 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Seattle Storm paired elite offensive balance with one of the league’s strongest defenses in 2010, led by Lauren Jackson’s efficient scoring and rebounding, while Sue Bird controlled the offense as the primary playmaker. Swin Cash added versatile two-way production, and Camille Little provided valuable frontcourt depth. Strong shooting, disciplined ball movement, rebounding, and defensive consistency defined a complete team throughout the season.
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Jackson | Starter/Star (1.1) | 31.0 | High (1.2) | 20.5 | 8.3 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 84.74 | Seattle’s offense revolved around Jackson’s ability to score from virtually every spot on the floor, forcing constant defensive adjustments while anchoring the paint on the other end. Independent coverage throughout the season credited her healthy return as the driving force behind the Storm’s league-best record and championship run. (WNBA) | WNBA Champion (2010); WNBA Finals MVP (2010); WNBA MVP (2010); All-WNBA First Team (2010); WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2010); WNBA All-Star (2010) |
| Swin Cash | Starter/Star (1.1) | 30.8 | High (1.2) | 13.8 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 60.46 | Cash thrived as Seattle’s physical two-way forward, defending bigger matchups, attacking the glass and filling lanes in transition. Season-long reporting regularly highlighted how her healthy, energetic play gave the Storm another dependable star alongside Jackson and Bird. (The Seattle Times) | WNBA Champion (2010); WNBA All-Star (2010) |
| Sue Bird | Starter/Star (1.1) | 30.5 | High (1.2) | 11.1 | 2.7 | 5.8 | 1.7 | 56.50 | Bird willingly sacrificed scoring to keep Seattle’s offense organized, controlling pace and consistently finding teammates in ideal spots. Brian Agler publicly credited her leadership and decision-making as the foundation of the Storm’s championship-level execution. (HistoryLink) | WNBA Champion (2010); All-WNBA Second Team (2010); WNBA All-Star (2010) |
| Tanisha Wright | Starter/Star (1.1) | 29.1 | Medium (1.1) | 9.2 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 44.53 | Wright remained the club’s defensive tone-setter, routinely taking the toughest perimeter assignment while expanding her role as a secondary ball handler. Her discipline and versatility earned league-wide recognition throughout Seattle’s title campaign. (WNBA) | WNBA Champion (2010); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2010) |
| Camille Smith | Starter/Star (1.1) | 24.6 | Medium (1.1) | 10.1 | 5.2 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 45.01 | Smith embraced the unglamorous frontcourt responsibilities, setting hard screens, finishing efficiently inside and defending larger post players. Her consistency allowed Seattle’s stars to play more freely within Brian Agler’s balanced system. (HistoryLink) | WNBA Champion (2010) |
| Svetlana Abrosimova | Key Contributor (1.05) | 20.2 | Low (1.0) | 7.6 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 29.40 | Abrosimova supplied valuable wing depth by spacing the floor, moving without the ball and defending multiple perimeter positions. Her veteran poise gave Seattle reliable production whenever the second unit entered the game. | WNBA Champion (2010) |
| Le’coe Willingham | Key Contributor (1.05) | 15.6 | Low (1.0) | 5.5 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 23.10 | Willingham carved out minutes through hustle, offensive rebounding and efficient finishing around the basket. Coaches consistently trusted her to bring energy and physicality off the bench. | WNBA Champion (2010) |
| Jana Veselá | Bench (1.0) | 11.4 | Low (1.0) | 3.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 13.20 | Veselá filled a complementary reserve role, using her movement and versatility to fit seamlessly into Seattle’s structured offense. Her willingness to do the small things strengthened the team’s depth. | WNBA Champion (2010) |
| Ashley Robinson | Bench (1.0) | 8.2 | Low (1.0) | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 9.20 | Robinson’s value came almost entirely on the defensive end, where her length and shot-blocking helped protect leads in limited minutes. Offensive opportunities remained intentionally scarce. | WNBA Champion (2010) |
| Suzy Batkovic-Brown | Bench (1.0) | 7.4 | Low (1.0) | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 9.40 | Batkovic-Brown added experienced frontcourt depth, contributing efficient interior scoring and physical post play whenever Seattle expanded its rotation. | WNBA Champion (2010) |
| Abby Bishop | Bench (1.0) | 6.8 | Low (1.0) | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 9.20 | Bishop’s rookie season centered on development, with brief reserve appearances showcasing her shooting touch and long-term upside more than immediate production. Limited contemporary individual coverage was available. | WNBA Champion (2010) |
| Alison Lacey | Bench (1.0) | 6.9 | Low (1.0) | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 4.80 | Lacey spent most of the year in a developmental guard role. Contemporary reporting offered little individual analysis beyond her providing emergency backcourt depth. | WNBA Champion (2010) |
| Seattle Storm Totals | — | — | — | 97.2 | 37.6 | 22.2 | 12.7 | 389.54 | Seattle paired elite star power with uncommon depth, finishing with a franchise-best regular season before capturing the 2010 WNBA championship through disciplined defense, efficient half-court execution and outstanding leadership from its veteran core. | WNBA Champion (2010); WNBA MVP (2010): Lauren Jackson; WNBA Finals MVP (2010): Lauren Jackson; All-WNBA First Team (2010): Lauren Jackson; All-WNBA Second Team (2010): Sue Bird; WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2010): Tanisha Wright; WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2010): Lauren Jackson; WNBA All-Stars (2010): Lauren Jackson, Sue Bird, Swin Cash |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Jackson | Starter/Star (1.1) | 36.1 | High (1.2) | 21.6 | 9.6 | 1.1 | 3.1 | 93.46 | Jackson remained the focal point of Seattle’s championship offense, forcing double teams while protecting the rim at the other end. Finals coverage consistently highlighted her ability to dictate matchups in the post, and she delivered repeatedly in high-leverage possessions despite Atlanta’s physical defensive approach. | WNBA Champion (2010); WNBA Finals MVP (2010); WNBA MVP (2010); All-WNBA First Team (2010); WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2010); WNBA All-Star (2010) |
| Swin Cash | Starter/Star (1.1) | 31.4 | High (1.2) | 16.1 | 4.9 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 68.11 | Cash attacked Atlanta from the opening tip of the series, thriving as Seattle’s downhill scorer and defensive stopper on the wing. Independent reporting praised her physical play, transition finishing and willingness to defend multiple positions during the title run. | WNBA Champion (2010); WNBA All-Star (2010) |
| Sue Bird | Starter/Star (1.1) | 37.0 | Medium (1.1) | 12.1 | 4.1 | 7.7 | 2.1 | 62.68 | Bird controlled the pace throughout the playoffs, patiently organizing Seattle’s half-court offense while picking her moments to score. Analysts frequently pointed to her composure and late-game decision-making as one of the defining advantages Seattle held over its opponents. | WNBA Champion (2010); All-WNBA Second Team (2010); WNBA All-Star (2010) |
| Camille Smith | Starter/Star (1.1) | 28.7 | Medium (1.1) | 11.3 | 6.9 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 50.09 | Smith quietly anchored the interior alongside Jackson, absorbing difficult defensive assignments and finishing efficiently around the basket. Her screening, rebounding and willingness to battle in the paint gave Seattle valuable frontcourt stability throughout the postseason. | WNBA Champion (2010) |
| Tanisha Wright | Starter/Star (1.1) | 28.7 | Medium (1.1) | 9.6 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 39.81 | Wright continued to set the defensive tone by shadowing opposing guards while handling secondary playmaking responsibilities. Her disciplined perimeter defense and steady ball control fit perfectly within Seattle’s balanced championship system. | WNBA Champion (2010); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2010) |
| Svetlana Abrosimova | Key Contributor (1.05) | 15.1 | Low (1.0) | 5.0 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 16.80 | Abrosimova filled an important reserve role with timely shooting and dependable wing defense. Although her minutes varied, postseason coverage noted her veteran composure whenever Seattle needed spacing off the bench. | WNBA Champion (2010) |
| Le’coe Willingham | Key Contributor (1.05) | 13.3 | Low (1.0) | 4.7 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 18.06 | Willingham supplied energy through offensive rebounding, interior hustle and physical defense rather than shot volume. Her willingness to embrace a complementary role strengthened Seattle’s bench rotation during the playoffs. | WNBA Champion (2010) |
| Jana Veselá | Bench (1.0) | 10.0 | Low (1.0) | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 11.00 | Veselá maximized limited opportunities with efficient finishing and smart off-ball movement. Her versatility allowed Seattle to maintain spacing and defensive flexibility whenever she entered the rotation. | WNBA Champion (2010) |
| Ashley Robinson | Bench (1.0) | 1.8 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 2.20 | Robinson appeared only briefly as a defensive reserve. Limited contemporary playoff coverage was available, with her role focused almost entirely on adding size and protecting the paint in short stretches. | WNBA Champion (2010) |
| Alison Lacey | Bench (1.0) | 1.0 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.00 | Lacey made only a brief postseason appearance. Limited independent reporting was available because she did not have a meaningful on-court role during Seattle’s championship run. | WNBA Champion (2010) |
| Seattle Storm Totals | — | — | — | 84.2 | 30.7 | 18.4 | 11.6 | 362.21 | Seattle completed one of the most complete championship seasons in WNBA history, combining Lauren Jackson’s dominant two-way play, Sue Bird’s elite floor leadership and a disciplined veteran rotation that executed Brian Agler’s defensive system throughout the playoffs. | WNBA Champion (2010); WNBA Finals MVP (2010): Lauren Jackson; WNBA MVP (2010): Lauren Jackson; All-WNBA First Team (2010): Lauren Jackson; All-WNBA Second Team (2010): Sue Bird; WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2010): Tanisha Wright; WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2010): Lauren Jackson; WNBA All-Stars (2010): Lauren Jackson, Sue Bird, Swin Cash |