WNBA superstar Sue Bird has joined the Seattle Storm's ownership group after a distinguished playing career that included four championships and 13 All-Star appearances.
The WNBA 's Seattle Storm announced Wednesday that basketball legend Sue Bird has taken up a role in the team's ownership group.Bird, a pivotal figure in the Storm 's history and the Women's National Basketball Association , boasts an impressive resume with over two decades of iconic performances for the Storm that includes four league titles, 13 All-Star Game selections, eight All- WNBA team honors and five Olympic gold medals.
1 overall in the 2002 WNBA draft, Bird's 19 seasons in Seattle cemented her status as a true icon of the sport. With her retirement came the title of the WNBA's all-time assist leader, amassing an unrivaled 3,234 assists during her tenure. Her contributions have been recognized with inclusion on every WNBA milestone team and her designation as one of the league's greatest and most influential players.
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