Seattle Storm coach Noelle Quinn said it was an “learning experience” to endure an external investigation into her and her coaches for allegations of harassment and intimidation.
The investigation did not find any reprehensible act, and the comments of Quinn to journalists on Tuesday were his first since the conclusion of the investigation.
“I think the organization has done the right thing,” said Quinn. “Throughout this process, the level of communication was extremely high. I felt supported in many ways and I know that my staff also felt supported. With something like that, it is important to take the right measures and our organization has done so. »»
Seattle Director General Talisa Rhea said that she had confidence in her coach and that the team, led by Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith, can succeed in the field.
“First, we left the process to take place and it was very important to us and the integrity of this process,” she said. “Second, we were locked up with Noelle all this offseason and it was very clear thanks to our free agency conversations that the players want to be here. They believe in what we build here in Seattle. They want to play with Noelle. “”
Ogwumike was re-signed as a free agent earlier this month.
The storm exchanged stars Jewell Loyd in Las Vegas during the offseason as part of an agreement to three which gave them the choice n ° 2 of the draft. Loyd, who helped lead Seattle to WNBA titles in 2018 and 2020 – the latter with Quinn as a associated head coach – had asked to be exchanged After the conclusion of the investigation, there was no intimidation.
“Jewell meant a lot for this organization,” said Rhea. “She has built a lot with us here. Noelle and I was one of a few championships with Jewell, so it is not to remove anything that Jewell did during her stay here with Seattle. I really appreciate it for that. We will continue to be. We are delighted with the way the list has progressed, excited for this year and what we were able to do with this job. »»
Seattle brought back Alysha Clark as a free agent and acquired Lexie Brown via trade.
“The fact that we have built a great list – the players who want to come and play for me, my staff, want to be part of the organization,” said Quinn. “This will show fans everything they need to know about myself and what we build around Seattle. It is a first-rate organization, an organization which means excellence and integrity. I lead in this way And I want to continue to illustrate this too.
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