Rookie Seattle Storm guard opted for jersey No. 1 , who famously sported the No. 10 jersey that Muhl wore during her time at UConn.
As the 2024 Draft's second-round pick, Muhl had the opportunity to share her decision-making process in a 30-second social media video released by the WNBA. In the clip, the Croatian guard revealed how she considered her past association with the No. 10 jersey and her admiration for Bird before ultimately deciding All signs pointed to Muhl's next jersey choice, as she worked the No.
10 at UConn. But the number was unavailable as it had been retired in honor of Bird during a ceremony held at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle in 2023, commemorating her remarkable 21-year career, all spent with the . "We all know No.
10 is a retired number for Sue, so I FaceTimed Sue, and I asked her what number I should wear. She took a day to think about it and came back with the answer of No. 1," .
"When I asked her why the No. 1, she basically said, 'This is a new beginning, but you're not starting from scratch.' I loved that whole analogy and the whole story.
So Sue picked it and I love it." After missing the season's first four games due to visa issues, Muhl is against No. 1 overall draft pick and the winless .
The Storm have a 1-3 record, indicating a rough start to their season without their star guard. Muhl for her much-anticipated debut and made a bold fashion statement. Despite her travel troubles, she arrived in a white cropped tee featuring an image of he.
