American · Flushing, USA · Born 16 October 1980Five-time Olympic gold medalist and four-time WNBA champion who retired in 2022 as the league's all-time assists leader, playing all 21 seasons for the Seattle Storm.
Sue Bird won five Olympic gold medals with Team USA — more than any basketball player in Olympic history — across a 21-year WNBA career spent entirely with the Seattle Storm, built on four championships and a court vision that coaches consistently described as the finest point guard instinct of her generation.. She attended Christ the King High School in Queens before starring at the University of Connecticut, where she won two national championships. The Seattle Storm selected Bird first overall in the 2002 WNBA Draft, launching a 21-year association with the franchise that made her one of the most decorated point guards in the history of the sport, renowned for her court vision, leadership, and clutch shot-making. Bird won four WNBA championships with Seattle and five Olympic gold medals with Team USA, the most of any basketball player in Olympic history, while also playing extensively overseas in Russia across the WNBA offseason for over a decade. Bird retired in 2022 as one of the most respected and accomplished players the sport has produced, having become a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility in sport alongside her fiancée, soccer star Megan Rapinoe. She has since become a part owner of the Seattle Storm and a prominent basketball broadcaster.
Point guard excellence, leadership, and longevity in WNBA
How They Played
Floor general with exceptional court vision, three-point shooting, and leadership
Lasting Impact
One of greatest point guards in basketball history, 4-time WNBA champion and 5-time Olympic gold medalist
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold 2004, 2008, 2012, 2020
- WNBA Champion 2004, 2010, 2018, 2020
- WNBA All-Star 13 times
| Club | Period | Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Storm | 2002–2022 | 580 |
American Athletes