Sue Bird

Suzanne Brigit Bird (born October 16, 1980 in Syosset, New York) is a professional women's basketball player. A high school star, she then went on to become a key part of the national champion University of Connecticut team, the first player to be picked in the 2002 WNBA Draft and an Olympic gold medalist. She currently plays for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA. She is not related to NBA legend Larry Bird.

International career

In the 2003-2004 offseason, Bird was named to the United States 2004 Women's Olympic Basketball Team's core roster. She was the youngest player on the core roster of nine players.

Related Topics:
United States - 2004 Women's Olympic Basketball Team

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In the 2004-2005 WNBA off-season, she played in Russia with Storm teammate Kamila Vodichkova. Bird's family on her father's side had originally immigrated from Russia. http://www.wnba.com/features/bird_russia_4.html

Related Topics:
Russia - Kamila Vodichkova

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