The most notable US athletes of 2020: No 4 – Breanna Stewart, the unstoppable ally

A gruesome injury couldn't stop basketball's most dominant force from adding to her trophy cabinet, but it was her allyship in the memory of Breonna Taylor that made a bigger impact

There's a special joy in watching Breanna Stewart go about her work. The 26-year-old archetype-busting star forward of the Seattle Storm stands 6ft 4in with a 7ft 1in wingspan that's longer than LeBron's, blending the size and strength of a top-drawer post player with the agility and coordination of an elite wing. When she's not using her length and physicality to pick her teeth with muscle-bound defenders in the paint, you can find her on the perimeter, calmly sinking three-pointers or roasting opponents off the dribble to create chances for herself and her teammates.

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