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Meet the storm: Sheri Sam

KEN LAMBERT / THE TIMES New Storm forward Sheri Sam has missed one game in her five-year WNBA career.

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Pos.: Forward. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 160.

Age: 29, born May 5, 1974, in Lafayette, La. College: Vanderbilt, 1996.

Acquired: By trade from Minnesota with Janell Burse for Amanda Lassiter and a 2004 draft pick.

Pro experience: Drafted by the defunct Orlando Miracle (20th overall) in the 1999 draft and waived in 2000. Picked up by the defunct Miami Sol and is team's all-time leader in 14 categories. Named an All-Star in 2002. Averaged 11.0 points and 4.2 rebounds last season for Minnesota. Played for the San Jose Lasers in the American Basketball League, which no longer exists.

The word: "She's a perfect match for us on the perimeter," said Storm coach Anne Donovan.

About Sam: Has missed one game since joining the WNBA. ... Youngest of eight siblings. ... Enjoys cooking Creole and seafood cuisine. ... Learning to play the acoustic guitar. ... Likes musicals.

From home: "I brought a picture of my puppy (a Mini Dachshund). His name is Rafiki after the character in 'The Lion King.' That's one of my favorite movies," Sam said.

— Jayda Evans

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