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.

WNBA

Bird was named the first pick in the 2002 WNBA Draft to the Seattle Storm and was also the first point guard to be picked first in the league's history. In her rookie season, she led the Storm to their first playoff appearance, and was also named a starter to the WNBA Western Conference All-Star team, and was a member of the All-WNBA First team at the conclusion of the 2002 season. She was second in the team in scoring (14.4 ppg), led in assists (6 apg), steals (1.6 spg), and in three point shots (57).

Related Topics:
WNBA Draft - Seattle Storm - Point guard

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In the 2003 season, Bird suffered a minor knee injury that kept her nagging the entire season, but she still led the team in assists (6.5 per game), steals (1.4 per game), and three point shots (49 total). She was once again named as a starter to the All-Star Team and was named to the All-WNBA First Team for the second time. The Seattle Storm, however did not make the playoffs.

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All-Star Team - Seattle Storm

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The Storm had a strong 2004 season that led them to the playoffs. In the 2004 WNBA playoffs, Sue Bird averaged 8.5 points and 5.3 assists and overcame a broken nose in the conference finals series to help the Storm win their first ever WNBA Championship.

Related Topics:
2004 - WNBA Championship

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Sue Bird is one of six women to receive a Gold Medal, NCAA championship, and a WNBA Championship. The others are Swin Cash, Rebecca Lobo, Ruth Riley, Sheryl Swoopes, and Kara Wolters.

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Swin Cash - Rebecca Lobo - Ruth Riley - Sheryl Swoopes - Kara Wolters

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