Sue Bird
Professional basketball player Sue Bird was drafted by the Seattle Storm as the first overall draft pick in 2002. She represented the United States at both the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.
Fast Facts
- Full name: Suzanne Brigit Bird
- Born: October 16, 1980
- Birth place: Syosset, New York
- College: University of Connecticut
- Position: Point guard
- Received a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics
- No relation to former NBA player Larry Bird
- Helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics1
Quotes
"I realized that this (2008) is a big year, for me and for the U.S. National Team. I really wanted to focus, to get back to the basics, which is as simple as shooting a little extra after practice. And just get my head right because I feel as if I’m a mental player more than physical. I’m not the tallest, I’m probably not the quickest, but with my brain I can make my impact."
"I definitely act like a kid off the floor. But then on the floor, I think I grow up a little bit, I suppose because of the position I play."
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