The Seattle Storm decided to immortalize Sue Bird’s legacy with her statue at the Climate Pledge Arena. The fitting gesture by the franchise was welcomed by many. Hall of Famer Bird spent 21 seasons with the franchise, giving them and fans many memorable moments, including four championships.
Moreover, she holds multiple franchise records, leading the side in all-time assists, steals, and points. The 5-time Olympic Gold Medalist is also on the top-10 list for the total points scored in the league. But now another Seattle Storm player has overtaken her position on the list.
Sue Bird Drops Down To Ninth Place In WNBA All-Time Scoring Record
The day when Sue Bird’s Statue was declared, she was the eighth top scorer in the WNBA all-time list. But after a scintillating performance by another former champion and MVP, Nneka Ogwumike, the Seattle Storm legend drops down to ninth position. Ogwumike scored a team-high 24 points in a close game, helping her side record an 80-79 victory over the Atlanta Dream.
Bird scored 6803 points in 580 games. Ogwumike now has 6815 points and took 410 games to reach the milestone. Her performance against the Dream side helped her jump two places in the list, overtaking Cappie Pondexter (6810 points).
Nneka Ogwumike (6,804) passes Sue Bird for 8th all-time in points with this bucket 💪
— Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) July 4, 2025
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The 2016 WNBA Champion joined the Storm side in 2024 and is a key player on the roster. The efficient scorer hardly dropped below a 15-point average in her career, marking her consistency in the league. The forward is their offensive weapon for the Seattle franchise, looking to make it into the postseason.
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