Who is Sue Bird? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Girlfriend: Megan Rapinoe

Also Known As: Suzanne Brigit Bird

Age: 44 Years, 44 Year Old Females

Family:

father: Herschel Bird

mother: Nancy Bird

Partner: Megan Rapinoe

Born Country: United States

Lesbians Basketball Players

Height: 5'9" (175 cm), 5'9" Females

Notable Alumni: Syosset High School, Christ The King High School, University Of Connecticut

Ancestry: Israeli American, Russian American

U.S. State: New Yorkers

More Facts

education: Syosset High School, University Of Connecticut, Christ the King High School

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Where did Sue Bird go to college?

Sue Bird attended the University of Connecticut.
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How many Olympic gold medals has Sue Bird won?

Sue Bird has won four Olympic gold medals with the USA Women's Basketball Team.
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Which team does Sue Bird currently play for in the WNBA?

Sue Bird currently plays for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.
4

How many WNBA championships has Sue Bird won?

Sue Bird has won four WNBA championships with the Seattle Storm.
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How many All-Star selections does Sue Bird have?

Sue Bird has been selected to the WNBA All-Star Game 11 times in her career.

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Childhood & Early Life

Born on October 16, 1980, in Syosset, Nassau County, New York on Long Island, Sue Bird is the younger of the two daughters of Herschel and Nancy Bird. Her elder sister’s name is Jen. Sue Bird's father is a Ukrainian Jew.

From her childhood, Sue Bird was interested in sports like basketball, soccer, tennis, and track and field. It was not long before she started demonstrating her prodigious skills in basketball. When she was in the sixth grade, she began taking part in AAU basketball games.

Sue Bird studied at Syosset High School during her freshman and sophomore years and played for its team. Wanting more competition, she joined Christ the King Regional High School, where she was extremely productive during her three-year tenure, winning the New York State Player of the Year and the New York Daily News Player of the Year. She was also hailed as a WBCA All American.

After graduating from high school, she enrolled at the University of Connecticut in 1998 and played for their team, the UConn Huskies. During the four years she spent there, she led the Huskies to two NCAA championship (2000, 2002) wins and received several accolades including three Nancy Lieberman Awards (2000, 2001, and 2002), Naismith College Player of the Year (2002), and USBWA Women's National Player of the Year (2002).

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Career

Sue Bird was selected by the Seattle Storm as their first overall pick during the 2002 WNBA draft. In her rookie season, she appeared in 32 games, starting all of them, and scored 14.4 points per game. Seattle Storm made it to the Playoffs that year but were defeated by the Los Angeles Sparks in the Conference Semi-Finals. Bird played in both of the Storm’s matches against the Sparks, registering 14 points per game.

She won her inaugural WNBA championship with the Storm in 2004. During the regular seasons, she played 34 games, starting all of them and registering 12.9 points per game. In the Playoffs, she started all of the Storm’s eight games, scoring 8.5 points per game.

She has been a member of two more WNBA-championship-winning Seattle Storm roster (2010 and 2018). Over the course of her career, Bird has been named WNBA All-Star 11 times (2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018), WNBA assists leader three times (2005, 2009, and 2016), and WNBA peak performer twice (2009 and 2016), She is also the WNBA all-time assists leader.

In the first week of the 2019 season, Sue Bird had a left-knee surgery and has been sidelined for the unforeseeable future. Besides the Seattle Storm, Sue Bird has played for the Russian teams Dynamo Moscow (2004-06), Spartak Moscow Region (2006-11), and UMMC Ekaterinburg (2011-14).

She has won Russian National League (five times (2007, 2008, 2012–2014), EuroLeague five times (2007–2010, 2013), and Europe SuperCup twice (2009 and 2010).

International Career

Sue Bird has been a member of the US national team since 2000. Even in her first tournament, the 2000 Jones Cup in Taipei, she played an instrumental role in her team’s gold-medal-winning campaign. In 2002, she won her first FIBA World Cup gold medal in China.

The US lost in the semi-finals of the 2006 Brazil World Cup, finishing the competition with a bronze-medal-winning performance. However, they won the three consecutive World Cups after that, 2010 Czech Republic, 2014 Turkey, and 2018 Spain, with Sue Bird outperforming most of her teammates.

She made her Olympic debut in 2004 in Athens. The US went on to win the gold medal that year and has won the same at three subsequent Olympic Games, 2008 Beijing, 2012 London, and 2016 Rio de Janeiro.

Family & Personal Life

Sue Bird is in a relationship with US soccer star Megan Rapinoe. In an interview with the ESPN on July 20, 2017, she revealed that she was a lesbian and spoke about her relationship with Rapinoe.

Facts About Sue Bird

Sue Bird holds the record for the most assists in WNBA history, showcasing her incredible passing skills and basketball IQ.

Off the court, Sue Bird is known for her sense of humor and down-to-earth personality, often making her a fan favorite among WNBA supporters.

Sue Bird is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights and has been open about her own experiences as a gay athlete, inspiring others to embrace their true selves.

In addition to her success in basketball, Sue Bird has also dabbled in broadcasting and media, showcasing her versatility and interests beyond the sport.

Despite her many achievements, Sue Bird remains humble and credits her teammates and coaches for her success, demonstrating her team-oriented mindset and leadership qualities.

Sue Bird Biography

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