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Sue Bird

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Sue Bird is a professional basketball player in the WNBA, renowned as one of the league’s premier point guards. Her extensive career with the Seattle Storm includes four championships and is defined by exceptional court awareness, precise passing, and recognized leadership on and off the court. She is an influential athlete admired for her advocacy work promoting social justice issues within sports and beyond.

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How many WNBA championships did Sue Bird win with Seattle?

Sue Bird won 4 WNBA championships with the Seattle Storm in 2004, 2010, 2018, and 2020. She spent her entire WNBA career with Seattle after being drafted first overall in 2002.

What position did Sue Bird play?

Bird played point guard and was known for passing, tempo control, and late-game decision-making. She became one of the WNBA's all-time leaders in assists.

How many Olympic gold medals did Sue Bird win?

Sue Bird won 5 Olympic gold medals with Team USA from 2004 through 2020. Her Olympic run overlapped with longtime teammate Diana Taurasi.

When did Sue Bird retire from the WNBA?

Bird's final WNBA season was 2022. Her last game came in the playoffs with the Seattle Storm against the Las Vegas Aces.