Thornton has been in the league for nine years and finally is getting her chance to play in the exhibition game. She was selected in the expansion draft by Golden State last year from New York and has helped the expansion team get off to a good start.

Seattle Storm teammates Gabby Williams and Skylar Diggins will be heading to the All-Star game in Indianapolis later this month as reserves.

Seattle Storm guards Skylar Diggins and Gabby Williams were announced as All-Star reserves and will join starter Nneka Ogwumike at the midseason showcase.