Last Updated on September 1, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Seattle Storm combined elite offensive efficiency with balanced production during the 2020 season, led by Breanna Stewart’s versatile scoring and rebounding and Jewell Loyd’s perimeter offense. Sue Bird directed the attack as the primary playmaker, while Alysha Clark and Natasha Howard supplied efficient two-way contributions. Strong shooting, unselfish ball movement, and disciplined defense made Seattle one of the league’s most complete teams.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS. | HT. | WT. | BIRTH DATE | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Ezi Magbegor | F-C | 6-6 | 181 | August 13, 1999 | |
| 1 | Crystal Langhorne | F-C | 6-2 | 185 | October 27, 1986 | Maryland |
| 2 | Mercedes Russell | C | 6-6 | 195 | July 27, 1995 | Tennessee |
| 3 | Morgan Tuck | F | 6-2 | 207 | April 30, 1994 | UConn |
| 6 | Natasha Howard | F | 6-2 | 171 | September 2, 1991 | Florida State |
| 10 | Sue Bird | G | 5-9 | 150 | October 16, 1980 | UConn |
| 11 | Epiphanny Prince | G | 5-9 | 179 | January 11, 1988 | Rutgers University |
| 21 | Jordin Canada | G | 5-6 | 135 | August 11, 1995 | UCLA |
| 24 | Jewell Loyd | G | 5-11 | 175 | October 5, 1993 | Notre Dame |
| 30 | Breanna Stewart | F | 6-4 | 170 | August 27, 1994 | UConn |
| 32 | Alysha Clark | F | 5-11 | 167 | July 7, 1987 | Middle Tennessee |
| 33 | Sami Whitcomb | G | 5-10 | 149 | July 20, 1988 | Washington |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLAYER NAME | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breanna Stewart | — | 25 | 20 | 20 | 30.4 | 19.7 | 8.3 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 14.8 | 6.7 | .451 | 4.8 | 1.8 | .368 | 5.2 | 4.7 | .894 |
| Jewell Loyd | — | 26 | 22 | 22 | 27.9 | 15.5 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 11.5 | 5.1 | .443 | 4.5 | 1.8 | .390 | 4.0 | 3.5 | .875 |
| Alysha Clark | — | 32 | 22 | 22 | 28.8 | 10.0 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 6.7 | 3.7 | .558 | 3.0 | 1.6 | .522 | 1.1 | 0.9 | .800 |
| Natasha Howard | — | 28 | 22 | 22 | 21.0 | 9.5 | 7.1 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 7.5 | 4.0 | .530 | 0.9 | 0.3 | .350 | 1.6 | 1.3 | .778 |
| Sami Whitcomb | — | 31 | 22 | 0 | 16.5 | 8.1 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 6.4 | 2.8 | .443 | 3.8 | 1.5 | .381 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.000 |
| Jordin Canada | — | 24 | 20 | 11 | 24.2 | 7.9 | 2.3 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 6.6 | 2.8 | .424 | 0.6 | 0.1 | .091 | 2.9 | 2.2 | .772 |
| Ezi Magbegor | — | 20 | 22 | 0 | 13.3 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 5.0 | 2.8 | .569 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .333 | 1.2 | 0.9 | .704 |
| Sue Bird | — | 39 | 11 | 11 | 23.4 | 9.8 | 1.7 | 5.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 7.5 | 3.7 | .494 | 4.5 | 2.1 | .469 | 0.4 | 0.3 | .750 |
| Mercedes Russell | — | 24 | 22 | 2 | 13.8 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 1.5 | .410 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | .560 | |
| Epiphanny Prince | — | 32 | 15 | 0 | 12.7 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 3.8 | 1.5 | .386 | 1.8 | 0.6 | .333 | 0.9 | 0.7 | .846 |
| Crystal Langhorne | — | 33 | 13 | 0 | 8.2 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | .412 | 0.4 | 0.1 | .200 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .500 |
| Morgan Tuck | — | 26 | 10 | 0 | 8.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 | .313 | 0.9 | 0.2 | .222 | 0.8 | 0.5 | .625 |
Playoff Per Game
| PLAYER NAME | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breanna Stewart | — | 25 | 6 | 6 | 32.7 | 25.7 | 7.8 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 17.7 | 9.5 | .538 | 5.7 | 2.8 | .500 | 4.5 | 3.8 | .852 |
| Jewell Loyd | — | 26 | 6 | 6 | 30.2 | 17.8 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 12.3 | 6.8 | .554 | 4.7 | 1.8 | .393 | 2.5 | 2.3 | .933 |
| Alysha Clark | — | 32 | 6 | 6 | 30.5 | 10.3 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 8.8 | 4.0 | .453 | 3.8 | 1.3 | .348 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.000 |
| Sue Bird | — | 39 | 6 | 6 | 26.5 | 9.5 | 2.0 | 9.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 8.5 | 3.3 | .392 | 6.3 | 2.0 | .316 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.000 |
| Natasha Howard | — | 28 | 6 | 6 | 23.0 | 9.5 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 7.0 | 3.8 | .548 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .500 | 1.8 | 1.3 | .727 |
| Jordin Canada | — | 24 | 6 | 0 | 15.5 | 7.0 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 5.5 | 3.0 | .545 | 0.5 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.5 | 1.0 | .667 |
| Mercedes Russell | — | 24 | 6 | 0 | 17.5 | 5.2 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 2.2 | .619 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.000 | |
| Epiphanny Prince | — | 32 | 5 | 0 | 13.0 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.4 | 1.6 | .471 | 2.2 | 0.8 | .364 | 1.2 | 1.0 | .833 |
| Sami Whitcomb | — | 31 | 3 | 0 | 10.7 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 6.0 | 2.0 | .333 | 3.7 | 1.0 | .273 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ezi Magbegor | — | 20 | 6 | 0 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | .222 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.000 |
| Morgan Tuck | — | 26 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | .200 | 2.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Crystal Langhorne | — | 33 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breanna Stewart | Starter/Star (1.1) | 30.4 | High (1.2) | 19.7 | 8.3 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 91.87 | Stewart resumed her role as Seattle’s offensive centerpiece, creating mismatches from every area of the floor while anchoring the defense. Independent season coverage consistently highlighted how her return restored the Storm’s identity, although injuries later forced the offense to lean more heavily on Jewell Loyd down the stretch. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Star (2021); All-WNBA First Team (2021) |
| Jewell Loyd | Starter/Star (1.1) | 27.9 | High (1.2) | 15.5 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 60.19 | Loyd evolved into Seattle’s primary perimeter scorer whenever Stewart was unavailable, embracing difficult shot creation late in possessions. Journalists repeatedly praised her willingness to shoulder the offense, highlighted by several clutch performances that kept the Storm near the top of the standings. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Star (2021); All-WNBA First Team (2021); Olympic Gold Medal (2021) |
| Alysha Clark | Starter/Star (1.1) | 28.8 | Medium (1.1) | 10.0 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 45.50 | Clark remained the glue of Seattle’s lineup, defending the opponent’s best wing while stretching the floor with elite corner shooting. Her efficiency and discipline were regularly cited as essential to the Storm’s balanced system. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2021) |
| Natasha Howard | Starter/Star (1.1) | 21.0 | Medium (1.1) | 9.5 | 7.1 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 47.67 | Howard accepted a lower-usage offensive role but continued to impact games through defensive versatility, offensive rebounding and rim protection. Independent reporting consistently described her as the player who connected Seattle’s defense together. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Star (2021) |
| Jordin Canada | Key Contributor (1.05) | 24.2 | Medium (1.1) | 7.9 | 2.3 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 39.19 | Canada’s speed continued to change the tempo whenever she entered, with her on-ball pressure and transition play giving Seattle another dimension. Coaches and analysts alike viewed her defensive activity as one of the team’s defining strengths. | WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2021) |
| Sue Bird | Starter/Star (1.1) | 23.4 | Medium (1.1) | 9.8 | 1.7 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 42.11 | Bird orchestrated the offense with trademark patience, consistently generating quality looks while rarely forcing the action. Coverage throughout the year emphasized her leadership during the coaching transition and another deep playoff chase. | WNBA All-Star (2021); Olympic Gold Medal (2021) |
| Sami Whitcomb | Key Contributor (1.05) | 16.5 | Low (1.0) | 8.1 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 27.93 | Whitcomb filled the microwave scoring role off the bench, using constant movement and quick-release shooting to stretch defenses. Her spacing remained valuable even on nights when her shot volume fluctuated. | None |
| Ezi Magbegor | Key Contributor (1.05) | 13.3 | Low (1.0) | 6.5 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 22.05 | Magbegor steadily earned greater trust through her length and defensive instincts. Independent reporting frequently highlighted her shot-blocking potential and viewed her as an important part of Seattle’s long-term frontcourt. | None |
| Mercedes Russell | Bench (1.0) | 13.8 | Low (1.0) | 3.5 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 16.20 | Russell focused on interior screening, rebounding and efficient finishing around the rim. Her physical style helped stabilize the second unit despite a reduced offensive role. | None |
| Epiphanny Prince | Bench (1.0) | 12.7 | Low (1.0) | 4.3 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 14.80 | Prince brought veteran experience to the backcourt, providing secondary ball handling and timely perimeter shooting in reserve minutes. Contemporary coverage noted her calming influence on younger lineups. | None |
| Crystal Langhorne | Bench (1.0) | 8.2 | Low (1.0) | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 8.60 | Langhorne’s minutes were limited, but she continued to contribute with smart positioning, physical screens and dependable frontcourt depth. Independent reporting on her season was understandably sparse. | None |
| Morgan Tuck | Bench (1.0) | 8.8 | Low (1.0) | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 6.00 | Tuck appeared only in short stretches, primarily supplying frontcourt depth. Limited contemporary coverage was available because injuries restricted both her role and overall availability. | None |
| Team Totals | — | — | — | 99.5 | 40.5 | 27.2 | 14.6 | 421.61 | Seattle combined elite star power with disciplined two-way basketball, overcoming significant roster turnover and a midseason coaching change to remain one of the WNBA’s strongest regular-season teams before injuries ultimately limited their championship defense. | Commissioner’s Cup Champion (2021) |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breanna Stewart | Starter/Star (1.1) | 32.7 | High (1.2) | 25.7 | 7.8 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 107.18 | Stewart dictated nearly every important possession, alternating between initiating offense and punishing smaller defenders inside. Independent playoff coverage emphasized that her all-around brilliance kept Seattle alive, but Phoenix increasingly loaded multiple defenders toward her after she lost key offensive support because of injuries. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Star (2021); All-WNBA First Team (2021); Commissioner’s Cup MVP (2021); Olympic Gold Medal (2021) |
| Jewell Loyd | Starter/Star (1.1) | 30.2 | High (1.2) | 17.8 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 74.18 | Loyd embraced a featured scoring role, mixing downhill drives with confident perimeter shooting while creating offense late in the shot clock. Writers covering the series noted she became Seattle’s primary perimeter threat once defenses collapsed on Stewart. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Star (2021); All-WNBA First Team (2021); Olympic Gold Medal (2021) |
| Sue Bird | Starter/Star (1.1) | 26.5 | Medium (1.1) | 9.5 | 2.0 | 9.2 | 1.0 | 52.03 | Bird controlled Seattle’s offensive rhythm with precise playmaking, repeatedly finding teammates before defensive rotations could recover. Postseason analysis highlighted her composure and decision-making even as Phoenix increased defensive pressure on the Storm’s ball handlers. (WNBA) | WNBA All-Star (2021); Olympic Gold Medal (2021) |
| Alysha Clark | Starter/Star (1.1) | 30.5 | Medium (1.1) | 10.3 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 51.45 | Clark filled the familiar connective role by defending multiple positions, crashing the glass and spacing the floor. Even when her shot was inconsistent, independent reporting pointed to her defensive versatility and winning habits as vital pieces of Seattle’s identity. | WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2021) |
| Natasha Howard | Starter/Star (1.1) | 23.0 | Medium (1.1) | 9.5 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 44.53 | Howard anchored the interior with active help defense and relentless rebounding while accepting fewer offensive touches. Coverage throughout the playoffs regularly praised her ability to switch onto guards without sacrificing rim protection. | WNBA All-Star (2021) |
| Jordin Canada | Key Contributor (1.05) | 15.5 | Low (1.0) | 7.0 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 22.26 | Canada’s minutes centered on changing tempo with defensive pressure and transition speed. Analysts noted that her energy remained valuable even though Seattle leaned more heavily on its veteran starters in the postseason. | WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2021) |
| Mercedes Russell | Bench (1.0) | 17.5 | Low (1.0) | 5.2 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 20.80 | Russell supplied efficient interior finishing, solid screening and dependable positional defense in a complementary role. Her physical presence around the basket helped Seattle stay competitive against larger frontcourts. | None |
| Epiphanny Prince | Bench (1.0) | 13.0 | Low (1.0) | 5.0 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 18.00 | Prince brought veteran stability to the second unit, handling secondary ball-handling duties while knocking down timely perimeter shots. Independent postseason discussion often focused on her experience rather than box-score production. | None |
| Sami Whitcomb | Bench (1.0) | 10.7 | Low (1.0) | 5.0 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 18.00 | Whitcomb’s role revolved around floor spacing and quick-trigger shooting, forcing defenders to respect her movement well beyond the arc. Even in limited minutes, she helped open driving lanes for Seattle’s primary creators. | None |
| Ezi Magbegor | Bench (1.0) | 5.8 | Low (1.0) | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 5.40 | Magbegor played brief reserve minutes, flashing the defensive instincts that reporters already viewed as an important part of Seattle’s future frontcourt. Her postseason opportunities remained limited. | None |
| Morgan Tuck | Bench (1.0) | 7.0 | Low (1.0) | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 8.00 | Tuck saw only a small postseason role. Contemporary reporting on her contributions was limited, with most mentions describing her as experienced frontcourt depth available when needed. | None |
| Crystal Langhorne | Bench (1.0) | 6.0 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 6.00 | Langhorne appeared sparingly, providing veteran leadership and dependable frontcourt depth. Limited independent postseason coverage was available because of her restricted role. | None |
| Team Totals | — | — | — | 100.5 | 36.6 | 33.2 | 12.7 | 427.83 | Seattle leaned on Breanna Stewart’s superstar playmaking and a veteran core throughout the playoffs, but injuries and Phoenix’s defensive adjustments ultimately ended the Storm’s bid to repeat as WNBA champions. | Commissioner’s Cup Champion (2021) |