American · Flushing, USA · Born 16 October 1980American professional basketball player and four-time Olympic gold medalist, widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards in WNBA history.
Sue Bird was born in Flushing, New York in 1980. Seattle Storm selected her first overall in the 2002 WNBA Draft from UConn. She won four WNBA championships with Seattle (2004, 2010, 2018, 2020), four Olympic gold medals (2004, 2008, 2012, 2020) and was a 13-time WNBA All-Star. She played 21 WNBA seasons — the most in league history — and retired in 2022 as the league's all-time assists leader. Her basketball intelligence, floor generalship and ability to manage games in critical moments made her the most respected point guard in WNBA history. She was named to the WNBA's All-Decade and 25th Anniversary teams and inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024.
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