Marshawn Lynch, Sue Bird highlight guests for Seattle Kraken's expansion draft

Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis is going to have some star-studded assistance when he unveils his team's selections during Wednesday's expansion draft.

The Seattle Storm's Sue Bird, Seattle Seahawks icon Marshawn Lynch, and Seattle SuperSonics legends Lenny Wilkens, Shaun Kemp, and Gary Payton will be in attendance for the event at Gas Works Park. Grammy award-winning rapper Macklemore will also be there, as will Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner, Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis, and women's hockey legend Cammi Granato.

The team has also enlisted the help of local frontline workers.

Hosted by Chris Fowler, Dominic Moore, and Kevin Weekes, the expansion draft is set for July 21 at 8 p.m. ET.

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