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Who is Sue Bird?

Sue Bird is a retired American professional basketball player, widely considered one of the greatest point guards in basketball history. She spent her entire 19-year WNBA career with the Seattle Storm, winning four WNBA Championships and being named to a record 13 WNBA All-Star Games. Bird is also a five-time Olympic gold medalist with Team USA, making her one of the most decorated players in women’s basketball history.

Quick Facts: Sue Bird

Detail Information
Full Name Suzanne Brigit Bird
Born October 16, 1980 (Age: 43)
Hometown Syosset, New York
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position Point Guard
High School Christ the King (Queens, NY)
College University of Connecticut (1998–2002)
WNBA Draft 2002 – 1st Round, 1st Overall (Seattle Storm)
WNBA Career Seattle Storm (2002–2022)
Major Honors 4× WNBA Champion, 13× All-Star, 5× Olympic Gold Medalist, WNBA All-Time Assists Leader
Retirement 2022
Social Media @sbird10 (Instagram & Twitter/X)

Early Life

Suzanne Brigit Bird, known as Sue Bird, was born on October 16, 1980, in Syosset, New York. She excelled at Syosset High School before transferring to Christ the King Regional High School in Queens, a powerhouse in girls’ basketball. By her senior year, Bird was named the New York State Player of the Year, which cemented her as one of the top recruits in the nation.

College Career

Bird attended the University of Connecticut (1998–2002), where she became part of one of the most dominant college teams in history. Under coach Geno Auriemma, she led the Huskies to two NCAA Championships (2000, 2002). She finished her UConn career as a two-time Nancy Lieberman Award winner (nation’s top point guard) and was later named to the UConn Basketball All-Century Team.

WNBA Career

  • Draft & Rookie Season (2002): Bird was selected 1st overall in the 2002 WNBA Draft by the Seattle Storm. She made an immediate impact, finishing as a finalist for Rookie of the Year.

  • Championships: Bird helped lead the Storm to four WNBA titles (2004, 2010, 2018, 2020), often serving as the floor general and clutch playmaker.

  • Records & Honors: She is the WNBA all-time leader in assists (3,234) and games played. Bird was named to the WNBA’s Top 25 Players of All Time in 2021.

  • Retirement: She retired at the end of the 2022 WNBA season, closing out an unmatched 19-year career.

International Career

Bird also had a legendary international career. With Team USA, she won five Olympic gold medals (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) and four FIBA World Cup golds. She also played professionally overseas for teams in Russia, including Dynamo Moscow and UMMC Ekaterinburg, during the WNBA offseason.