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.

"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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  • Height: 5-9
  • Weight: 150
  • Rookie Year: 2002

• October 16, 1980: Born

• 2000: NCAA Title with University of Connecticut

• 2002: NCAA Title with University of Connecticut

• 2002: Debuts with Seattle Storm

• 2003: WNBA All-Star

• 2004: WNBA Champion with Seattle Storm

• 2004: Olympic Gold Medal with Team USA