While to some it has appeared the WNBA has tried its best to ignore, even erase, the existence of the league that pre-dated it, the ABL, the Seattle Storm is stepping up to the plate and embracing it.

The Storm is putting together a reunion to honor Washington's first professional women's basketball team: the Seattle Reign. The gathering will happen on Sunday, July 16 4:30-6pm. at KeyArena. (The Storm play the Connecticut Sun at 6pm). The list of invited Reign players include Rhonda Smith, Tara Davis, Kate Starbird, Christy Hedgpeth, and Kate Paye. Players they'd like to invite, but don't have current contact information on are Shalonda Enis, Angela Aycock, Niesa Johnson and Venus Lacy. (If you have their information, please forward it to the Storm point person, Mathew Johnson at mmjohnson@sonics-storm.com). Reign staff will also be included. Says Mathew's email:

During the game we are planning to play a highlight/video montage of the Reign and Professional Women's Basketball in Seattle. We would love to compile some of your videos to put this great montage together. Also any other type of memorabilia such as posters, roster cards, etc. that you feel could be used as decoration for the gathering would be greatly appreciated.

RSVP's should go to stormrsvp@sonics-storm.com.

A big shout out to the Storm organization. Very cool. Very classy.