Sue Bird

Sue Bird has garnered several remarkable distinctions in her career, including retiring as the oldest player in the WNBA while being widely acclaimed as one of its greatest players among the century’s iconic female athletes.

The Century's Iconic Female Athletes

Her illustrious career boasts a joint-record four WNBA championships, five Olympic gold medals, and two NCAA Championships with UConn, alongside four FIBA World Cups. Also, Bird is the WNBA’s all-time leader in assists and has earned All-WNBA First Team honors five times. Her exceptional achievements and enduring impact in basketball firmly establish her as a legend of the sport.

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