Ezi Magbegor Hits 1,200 Rebounds — and She’s Just Getting Started

The Storm forward crossed another career milestone in Dallas, proof of how much her game has grown since entering the league at 20 years old.

Aug 15, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor (13) looks on during the second half against the Atlanta Dream at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images / Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images

A Milestone That Slipped By

The rebound didn’t draw much attention. A miss caromed off the rim, and Ezi Magbegor went up strong, pulled it down, and moved the ball up the floor. To most, it was another possession in a one-sided win. In reality, it was career rebound number 1,200 — the latest reminder of how central she has become to Seattle’s success.

Ezi Magbegor grabbed her 1,200th career rebound, the fourth-most in Storm franchise history.

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What Makes Magbegor Different

Magbegor’s game has always leaned on more than height. She has the footwork to keep opponents off balance and the instincts to track where the ball is headed and attack.

Coaches often say rebounding is about effort, and she embodies that every game. Few players contest as many shots and still find the energy to grab the board afterward. It’s why her presence allows the Storm to reset defensively or get out in transition.

Aug 15, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor (13) defends against Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones (24) during the first half at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images / Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images

The Steady Climb

Each season has pushed her numbers higher. Last year, she averaged 8 rebounds, 11.7 points, and 2.2 blocks, a career year that earned her a spot on the All-Defensive First Team. Those stats are impressive on their own, but the bigger story is the trend — nearly 200 games into her career, she’s averaging six boards a night and rarely has a game where she disappears from the glass.

Aug 13, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) dribbles against Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor (13) during the first quarter at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images / Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Holding the Middle During Change

This Storm roster looks different from it did a year ago. Jewell Loyd is gone. Skylar Diggins has stepped in to run the backcourt. Nneka Ogwumike is now part of the frontcourt rotation. Through it all, Magbegor has remained the constant.

She doesn’t need the spotlight to matter. By controlling rebounds, she controls tempo, and by controlling tempo, she gives Seattle the freedom to play on its own terms. Having such a high motor has helped set the tone for this Seattle Storm defense, and her teammates have fed off her defensive energy all season long.

Aug 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor (13) grabs a rebound during the second quarter of a WNBA game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images / Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

More Ahead at 26

That’s what makes 1,200 feel less like a finish line and more like a checkpoint. Magbegor is only 26. If she continues to rebound at this pace, she won’t just climb the record books — she’ll shape how this next era of Storm basketball is remembered.

She is making a name for herself as a big and is joining some elite company with the likes of former Seattle Storm players Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart, and also franchise legend Lauren Jackson.

Jul 6, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor (13) warms up before a game against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images / John Jones-Imagn Images

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