Greatness Of Sue Bird To Be Celebrated

Sue Bird will be honored by the Seattle Storm with a statue unveiling. During Bird’s playing days for the Seattle Storm, she was a generational talent, so it makes sense that she will get an honor that no other WNBA player has ever received. On Sunday, August 17, before the Seattle Storm takes on the Phoenix Mercury, a statue in Bird’s honor will be installed outside Climate Pledge Arena. This will be a monumental celebration for a once-in-a-lifetime player. The Storm will be the first WNBA team to do such an honor for a player.  After being chosen by the Seattle Storm as the first overall pick in the 2002 WNBA Draft, Sue Bird stayed with the team for more than 20 years. She became the Storm’s lifeblood during her 21 seasons, helping them win titles in 2004, 2010, 2018, and 2020. Her longevity is unparalleled, and she has had a massive impact on the team’s and the league’s identity. Bird’s vision on the court, selfless play, and capacity to uplift others characterized a period of basketball greatness. “Sue’s