Jewell Loyd
Basketball player, WNBA champion
Born
October 5th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A basketball player gained recognition in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Played for the Seattle Storm since being drafted first overall in the 2015 WNBA Draft. Contributed to the team's victory in the 2018 WNBA Championship. Helped the Storm secure another title in 2020. Also participated in international competition, representing the United States in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and winning a gold medal.
Won WNBA Championship with Seattle Storm in 2018
Won WNBA Championship with Seattle Storm in 2020
Won gold medal with USA Basketball at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics
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