Seattle Storm honors retiring Nneka Ogwumike in final Seattle game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Seattle Storm held a tribute for Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike during her final professional appearance in Seattle on August 30, 2026. Storm players wore Ogwumike’s former team jersey during their arrival, and the organization previously presented her with a framed jersey and hosted her on the court during the preseason. On the court, the Sparks defeated the Storm 90-74, with Ogwumike recording 23 points and 12 rebounds. The 36-year-old previously announced her upcoming retirement at the end of the current season. As a veteran of 15 years, she served as the president of the WNBA players union and was an 11-time All-Star. With the Sparks eliminated from postseason contention, Ogwumike has four games remaining in her career, concluding with a home finale against the Golden State Valkyries on September 24.
- •Seattle players wore Ogwumike's jersey to honor her before the game.
- •The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Seattle Storm 90-74.
- •Ogwumike finished the game with 23 points and 12 rebounds.
- •Ogwumike announced she will retire after the current season concludes.
- •Her final WNBA game is scheduled for September 24 against the Golden State Valkyries.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Storm honors retiring Nneka Ogwumike ahead of Sparks forward's final match in Seattle
"Storm players honored Ogwumike, who spent 2 seasons in Seattle before returning to Los Angeles, by wearing her jersey pregame.
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