Sue Bird
Sue Bird’s one of the most accomplished basketball players of all time, having a record four WNBA titles and 12 All-Star nods on her resume. What’s even more impressive is that she managed to do this with a single team, the Seattle Storm. Bird’s also one of the most successful Olympians, having won five Olympic gold medals with Team USA.
The NBA recognized Bird’s basketball expertise with the Denver Nuggets, poaching her for a front-office role. She’s served as the franchise’s Basketball Operations Associate since 2018.
Jewell Loyd
The expectations for Jewell Loyd were sky-high when she entered the league as Seattle Storm’s No. 1 pick in 2015. But it turned out that Loyd was even better than advertised, leading the Storm to two WNBA championships and picking up three All-Star nods since her debut as a pro.
Loyd’s set on making a difference off the court as well. Inspired by her battle with dyslexia, she’s helping people with learning disabilities by supporting organizations like The Dyslexic Advantage and Eye to Eye.