Wie is WNBA Sue Bird?

Is Sue Bird still in WNBA?

SEATTLE — The Seattle Storm today announced four-time WNBA Champion, 12-time All-Star and the WNBA’s all-time assist leader Sue Bird has re-signed with the team. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Sue Bird is Storm Basketball,” said Talisa Rhea, Storm General Manager.

How much does Sue Bird make playing basketball?

Salary. Bird signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Storm that included a signing bonus of $221,450 and a $221,450 yearly average salary, as per Spotrac. Bird’s base salary will be $221,, with a $221,450 cap hit.

Is WNBA star Sue Bird related to Larry Bird?

Two of the greatest stars in the history of American basketball share the same last name despite not being related. But as far as WNBA great Sue Bird is concerned, Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird may as well be her uncle.

Who is Sue’s father?

Bird was born in Syosset, Nassau County, New York, on Long Island to Herschel and Nancy Bird. She has one sibling, an older sister named Jen. Her father’s ancestry is Russian-Jewish, and their original last name was “Boorda”.

Is Megan Rapinoe a twin?

Rachael Rapinoe is Megan Rapinoe’s fraternal twin sister, a small business owner and former college soccer player.

What team was Sue Bird on?

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 ().