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Seattle Storm Unveils Historic Statue for Sue Bird

7/12/2025

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On August 17, the Seattle Storm will pay tribute to basketball legend Sue Bird with a groundbreaking statue unveiling, the first ever for a WNBA player. This momentous occasion precedes the game against the Phoenix Mercury, celebrating Bird's incredible legacy as a 13-time All-Star and four-time champion, just ahead of her induction into the Naismith Hall of Fame.

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On August 17, the Seattle Storm will pay tribute to basketball legend Sue Bird with a groundbreaking statue unveiling, the first ever for a WNBA player. This momentous occasion precedes the game against the Phoenix Mercury, celebrating Bird's incredible legacy as a 13-time All-Star and four-time champion, just ahead of her induction into the Naismith Hall of Fame.