Sue Bird has been appointed as the managing director of the USA women's national basketball team, a new role designed to streamline roster and coaching staff decisions, akin to the structure of the men's team. This change aims for increased efficiency and continuity, moving away from a committee-based approach. Bird, a five-time Olympic champion, expressed her excitement about taking on this leadership role. USA Basketball's CEO emphasized Bird's strong background and leadership qualities as key factors for her selection. Her term aligns with the Olympic cycle, highlighting a long-term vision for the program.
"I played for USA Basketball for so long and always really enjoyed my time with them. I love representing my country... To have that opportunity to do it in a different role is exciting."
"We are really, really excited about Sue for so many reasons. Her pedigree and standing in the sport is so strong... She's a tremendous leader, and we're very excited that she took this on for us."
"Having the managing director position makes it easier to work with the staff for long-term vision of the program. It's hard to do that with a committee..."
"Discussions happened after the '21 Olympics, and Sue served on the board last quad. We got in discussions a..."
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