Reported 5 months ago
Former UConn guard Nika Mühl made her WNBA debut with the Seattle Storm, wearing jersey number 1 after consulting with Sue Bird. Mühl, who originally wore number 10 at UConn, reached out to Bird for advice since number 10 was retired in honor of Bird's legacy with the Storm. Bird suggested number 1, symbolizing a new beginning without starting from scratch. Mühl shared this heartwarming story as she started her professional basketball career with the Storm.
Source: YAHOO