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By Jack Baer, Yahoo Sports

Washington Mystics v Seattle Storm SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 11: Sue Bird acknowledges the crowd before the game between the Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics at Climate Pledge Arena on June 11, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

By Jack Baer, Yahoo Sports

Sue Bird is the greatest player in Seattle Storm history. Now, she’s becoming a part owner.

The 13-time WNBA All-Star and four-time WNBA champion is joining the Storm’s ownership group, the team announced Wednesday. The size of Storm’s stake and what she paid were not disclosed.

Bird’s comment, via the Storm:

“As a player, I poured my heart into every game for the Seattle Storm, and now, as part of the ownership group, I am thrilled to continue contributing to the growth of the game,” …