Even as they entered the WNBA’s 2024 campaign equipped with both recognizable names and expectations to contend, the Seattle Storm understood the inevitable growing pains, with each of their All-Stars in need of time to shake off rust and find their rhythm. Until they could weather said proverbial “storm,” their 2023 first-rounder did her part in ensuring they found almost everything else. Eager to open her potential breakout Year Two in style, Jordan Horston showcases her distinctive, creative approach, angling a no-look pass to her cutting teammate along the right baseline. Persistent, even after the Minnesota Lynx’s defensive rotations force the possession into a stall, Horston opts for attempt No. 2, this time pulling Alissa Pili out of the paint with a deceptive-enough jump before zipping a pass to the same teammate, this time for an invigorating score. A second-half cold spell ultimately dimmed Seattle’s chances at a season-opening victory on May 14, 2024. Nonetheless, Horston served as a bright spot, as the versatile forward tallied up eight points, seven rebounds, three assists, and four steals in just 22 minutes. · May 15, 2024