Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner did something this week that no other active NFL player has done: He joined the ownership group for WBNA’s Seattle Storm.
The only other NFL player to have an ownership stake in a WNBA team is retired quarterback Tom Brady, who has an ownership stake in the Las Vegas Aces.
Advertisement
Wagner was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks, where he played 10 consecutive seasons.
“Bobby is a hometown hero who has had immeasurable impact on the Seattle community,” said Seattle Storm Co-Owner Lisa Brummel. “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.”
“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,” said Wagner. “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.”
Wagner says that Kobe Bryant’s legacy was an influence in his decision to join the ownership group, continuing to promote women’s sports, and Commanders’ minority owner Magic Johnson for his mentorship.
Advertisement
Now entering his 14th season in the league, Wagner may be on the East Coast, but he’s certainly not forgetting his West Coast roots. And to purchase a stake in a women’s professional sport to help elevate women’s sports is truly inspirational. The interest in the WNBA continues to rise, and with guys like Wagner supporting them, little girls everywhere have role models to look up to and aspire to be like.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders’ Bobby Wagner joins Seattle Storm ownership group
