Seattle Storm

Sue Bird becomes second player in franchise history to have their jersey number retired

By Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

Las Vegas Aces v Seattle Storm - Game Four SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 06: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm reacts after losing to the Las Vegas Aces 97-92 in her final game of her career during Game Four of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Climate Pledge Arena on September 06, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

By Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

Seattle — The Seattle Storm announced Thursday they will be retiring Sue Bird’s #10 jersey and celebrating her legacy during the pre-game ceremony on June 11 at Climate Pledge Arena.

Bird has won a record five Olympic gold medals, four WNBA championships, two NCAA championships and five EuroLeague titles, making her the greatest point guard in franchise history.

Bird spent her entire career with the Storm and played 19 seasons, the most of any player in the WNBA. She ended her career with 3,234 assists, making her the all-time leading assist leader, and scored or assisted on 27.5 percent of every basket scored in Storm history. She was honored on each of the WNBA’s milestone teams and was named as one of the 25 greatest players in league history.

Bird is the second player in franchise history to have their jersey number retired. Her jersey will join Lauren Jackson’s #15 in the rafters at Climate Pledge Arena.

Storm 2023 single game tickets will go on sale in March. For more information go to ticketcentral.seattlestormbasketball.com, or call 206-217-9622.


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