Suzanne Bird may be a familiar name to you, but were you aware that she's much more than a basketball player. Bird is a social activist, twelve-time All Star, and a former WNBA player. Read on to learn more about this remarkable basketball player. Find out more about her social activism as well as what she's been up too since retiring. We also learn about her involvement with charity work.
Sue Bird has been named a 12-time All-Star
Sue Bird, Seattle Storm guard, has been selected as the 2022 WNBA All-Star Game's starting point. Bird is a four time WNBA champion, and the career assists leader. She holds a record of ten years, one less than Tamikacatchings's 11. A'ja and Breanna Wilson, Seattle Storm teammates and WNBA All-Stars, were also selected for the game. After the 2022 season Sue Bird will retire from the league.
She has been selected eight times for All-WNBA.
The WNBA draft is a fast-paced event that is easily forgotten by players. A player plays for their college team for a year or two, declares for the draft, and is on a professional roster before the title game is forgotten entirely. Sue Bird, who was the first selection in the 2002 draft is no exception. She was a three-time All-American player at UConn. She also won the Wade Trophy and was named College Player of the year. Her impressive resume led to her joining the Seattle Storm.
She is a social activist
Sue Bird, who is considered one of the greatest basketball players in history, is also an activist. Her experiences as a high school student when the WNBA first started, and her involvement with the WNBA's union, has shown the difficulties of protecting a growing league and advocating for change. Bird's support for women's equality has led her even to invest in a team within the new NWSL league. Fortune spoke to Bird about her experiences as a social activist and how they relate to her everyday life as a professional athlete.
She was a former WNBA player
Sue Bird, one of the most prominent women's basketball players ever in league history, is an unlikely icon. Although she was a controversial player on the court; her activism off it has taken her to new heights. Sue Bird has also been an icon in women's circles, thanks to her successful media company. Her many achievements include coming out as gay and being a strong advocate for Brittney griner. Sue Bird was also involved in the political arena by helping negotiate the landmark collective agreement that will result in the unionization of women's basketball.
She is a basketball coach
Suzanne Bird is an American professional player of basketball. She is currently a member of the Women's National Basketball Association's Seattle Storm. Bird was drafted in the 2002 WNBA Draft as the number one overall pick. Her accomplishments as a player have led many to consider her one of the greatest players in WNBA history. Bird teaches basketball in the Seattle University School of Business. Here are five ways she is a great coach.
She was a member of the USA Basketball team
Sue Bird was recruited by Vanderbilt, Connecticut, and Stanford. While the latter were her top choices, she worried about the competition in Connecticut. After considering all options, Bird decided to go with UConn due to its close proximity and winning tradition. Bird won four world championships while playing for the team and was awarded the WNBA's player of the year award twice. Her greatest contribution to the sport came on the international level.