The Seattle Storm took a step further to honor one of their greats in the WNBA as the franchise confirmed a statue outside Climate Pledge Arena. This makes Sue Bird the first WNBA player to have a statue by a franchise. And it could start a ‘tradition’ in the league. Speaking about starting a tradition, the trend setter Caitlin Clark also had something to say about the Storm’s decision.
The Indiana Fever star was recently seen celebrating the team’s Commissioner’s Cup Trophy. But Caitlin Clark is not the one getting carried away by success; she has her eyes all over the league. Once she got the news about Sue Bird’s Statue, she instantly made her feelings clear.
Caitlin Clark Had One Word Reaction To Sue Bird’s Statue Announcement
The Seattle Storm honoring Sue Bird was no surprise for anyone. Former UConn star had an illustrious 21-year career with the franchise. She was a member of all their championship-winning sides so far. Yet a statue is a perfect gesture for Sue Bird’s Legacy. And CC also acknowledges the same.
Celebrating a legend ⛈️🐐
— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) July 2, 2025
As we honor Sue Bird’s legacy with a statue outside Climate Pledge Arena on August 17, join us for a free community fan fest and our Forever Sue Game presented by @BECU!
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On her Instagram story, Caitlin shared the news of Sue Bird getting a Statue and simply wrote ‘Duh’ tagging Sue Bird. Considering Caitlin Clark’s following and popularity, the news of Sue Bird’s statue will also reach the masses, if anyone missed it by any chance.
Caitlin Clark and Sue Bird share a mentor-mentee relationship. Bird often speaks about Clark’s impact on the WNBA and advises the young player. Bird, a WNBA Hall of Famer herself, recognizes Clark’s potential. She has also publicly acknowledged CC as a driving force behind the league’s growing popularity. Clark and her Indiana Fever side have a massive fan following. And they are now looking to live up to their fans’ expectations.
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Caitlin Clark And Co. Excited With Title Win
The Indiana Fever team is still in the championship mode with players clinching the Franchise’s first title since the ‘rebuild era’. It actually began in 2018, with Kelsey Mitchell selected as the second overall pick. After five seasons without a playoff appearance, the side managed to set foot on the court for the 2024 postseason.
The addition of a couple of top draft picks—Aliyah Boston (2023) and Caitlin Clark (2024)—has the side now ready to compete for the championship. Their first silverware came in 2025 only, with a win over the Minnesota Lynx in the Commissioner’s Cup Final. The team was seen celebrating jubilantly in the locker room, and Clark was leading the celebrations. With Champagne flowing limitlessly, cans opened, and players’ posts on social media, the Indiana Fever side made sure that the title win was heard in the league. was
Now that the team has tasted success, they will aim for more. The Indiana Fever is determined to dominate the league, and their ‘Now You Know’ campaign says it all. With top-draw players on the roster, deep rotation, and their fast-paced playing style, the Fever are certainly the most exciting team to watch. Maybe the franchise will have some of their current star players’ statues outside Gainbridge Arena, just like what Seattle did for Sue Bird.
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