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Seattle Storm Honors Sue Bird with Historic Statue

8/18/2025

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On August 17, 2025, the Seattle Storm unveiled a statue honoring Sue Bird.
Bird is the first player from the WNBA to receive this recognition from her team.
She played 19 seasons with the Storm, winning championships in 2004, 2010, 2018, and 2020.
Bird holds franchise records for points, assists, and steals.
Storm president Alisha Valavanis highlighted Bird's significant cultural and leadership impact in Seattle.

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Story summary

On August 17, 2025, the Seattle Storm unveiled a statue honoring Sue Bird.
Bird is the first player from the WNBA to receive this recognition from her team.
She played 19 seasons with the Storm, winning championships in 2004, 2010, 2018, and 2020.
Bird holds franchise records for points, assists, and steals.
Storm president Alisha Valavanis highlighted Bird's significant cultural and leadership impact in Seattle.