Honoring a Milestone: Sue Bird Earns First Statue in WNBA, Celebrating Remarkable Seattle Storm Legacy
Sue Bird's Iconic Career Celebrated with Statue
Sue Bird, a Seattle Storm legend and one of the greatest point guards in women’s basketball history, has been honoured with a statue outside Climate Pledge Arena. This monumental event took place on August 17, 2025, marking Sue Bird Day in Seattle and Washington State [1][2][3][5].
The statue, which depicts Bird shooting a layup in her Storm jersey, was unveiled three years after her retirement from the franchise. The layup pose was chosen to symbolize a significant part of Bird's history with the Storm, as her first and last points in the WNBA were scored on a layup [2].
Bird's first points came in her rookie season at Key Arena, while her last points were scored at Climate Pledge Arena, the current home of the Seattle Storm. This symmetry in her career highlights the full-circle nature of her journey, beginning and concluding with the same simple, elegant basketball move at the home arenas that defined her time in the league [2].
Throughout her illustrious career, Bird has achieved countless accolades. She is the WNBA's all-time assists leader, holds the records for the most seasons, games, and minutes played in WNBA history, and has the most All-Star selections and appearances in WNBA history [4].
Bird's accomplishments extend beyond the WNBA, as she has also achieved elite success at the college and professional levels. She won two national championships with UConn, one in 2000 and one in 2002. During her rookie season with the Storm, she led the league in free throw percentage and averaged 14.4 points, 6.0 assists, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game [1].
In addition to her on-court achievements, Bird has also made a significant impact off the court. She has been a five-time Olympic gold medalist and has been a strong advocate for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights [1].
Before the statue, the Storm had already honoured Bird by retiring her No. 10 jersey. This latest tribute further solidifies Bird's status as a pioneer and icon in women's basketball [3].
[1] https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/storm/sue-bird-statue-unveiled-outside-climate-pledge-arena/
[2] https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/34487600/sue-bird-honored-statue-seattle-storm-history
[3] https://www.wnba.com/seattle-storm/news/sue-bird-statue-unveiled-outside-climate-pledge-arena
[4] https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/birdsu01.html
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