Former Super Bowl champion and Seattle Seahawks legend Bobby Wagner is joining the Seattle Storm’s ownership group, promising to invest in a “legacyof excellence” and to “elevate” the game
22:40 ET, 24 Jul 2025Updated 22:41 ET, 24 Jul 2025
Former Seattle Seahawks star Bobby Wagner joined the Seattle Storm ownership group(Image: Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
Legendary Seattle Seahawks star Bobby Wagner is joining the Seattle Storm’s ownership group as the team embarks on its quest for a fifth WNBA championship.
The Storm continue to be one of the league’s premier teams, with the franchise often one of those considered championship contenders year in and year out. Led by All-Stars Gabby Williams and Nneka Ogwumike, Seattle is a veteran-led squad aiming at title glory.
And though the Storm might retool every so often, Seattle is still a presence on and off the court. That impact is why Wagner, a Super Bowl champion and All-Pro linebacker, decided to join the Storm’s ownership group.
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“It’s an honor to join the Seattle Storm ownership group and support a franchise that has consistently set the standard in women’s professional sports,” Wagner said in a statement released by the Storm. “This is about more than basketball, it’s about investing in a legacy of excellence, empowering women, and continuing to elevate the game for future generations.”
Lisa Brummel, a co-owner of the Storm, added in a statement: “Bobby is a hometown hero who has had immeasurable impact on the Seattle community He shares our desire to grow the game and knows the value and importance of investing in women’s sports.
“As we continue to build on the incredible legacy of the Storm franchise, we are excited to add Bobby’s experience and expertise to the mix.”
The Storm are one of the most successful franchises in the WNBA, capturing four championships and 19 playoff appearances in 25 seasons(Image: Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Part of what makes the Storm such a monumental figure in the WNBA and women’s sports in general is its sustained run of excellence. Since joining the WNBA in 2000, the Storm have made the playoffs in 19 of 25 seasons and have won four championships.
What’s more, Seattle is ranked the fourth most valuable franchise in the WNBA, behind the Golden State Valkyries, New York Liberty, and Indiana Fever. The Storm’s valuation is due in part to how much of a mainstay it is in the WNBA, which is thanks to legendary point guard Sue Bird’s success.
Playing her entire career in Seattle, Bird won four championships and was named to 13 All-Star teams, showing just how pivotal she was to the franchise.
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Becky Hammon, another legendary presence in basketball, highlighted just how impressive and important Bird was to Seattle basketball, especially during a time when fans lost the Seattle Supersonics to Oklahoma City, becoming the Thunder.
“With Sue, since we’re in Seattle, her leadership is what stands out the most. She’s obviously one of the all-time greatest point guards. I don’t think anybody would contest that,” Hammon began.
“I use her frequently in pregame talks. I talk about how Sue was probably never the best player on her championship teams, but she was always the best leader. She got greatness out of everybody else, making her the greatest.
“There’s a skill set in pulling greatness out of other people, and Sue had that. If you want to become great, you have to serve the people around you, and she did that.”
In recognition of Bird, the Storm are erecting a statue of her outside Climate Pledge Arena, becoming the first WNBA franchise to do so. “For over two decades, the city of Seattle supported me, both on and off the court. It’s because of this community that Seattle will forever hold a special place in my heart,” Bird began.
“This statue isn’t just for me, it’s for anyone out there hoping to one day pursue their passions and live out their dreams. I’m thankful to the Storm and Seattle for this honor, and can’t wait to celebrate with my family, friends and our amazing fans this August.”