Sue Bird will be honored with a statue outside Climate Pledge Arena on August 17, 2025, making her the first WNBA player to receive this tribute. Bird, an accomplished player who spent 21 seasons with the Seattle Storm, contributed to the team’s four WNBA championships. After retiring in 2022, she became a minority owner of the Storm. The unveiling will be part of the "Forever Sue Game" against the Phoenix Mercury and will feature speeches from Bird and other notable figures.
Bird's statue was created by Roblatt Amrany Studio, the company behind the statues for Ken Griffey Jr., Edgar Martinez and Dave Niehaus at T-Mobile Park.
This statue isn't just for me, it's for anyone out there hoping to one day pursue their passions and live out their dreams, Bird said.
Bird spent her entire 21-season career with the Storm, whom she helped lead to WNBA championships in 2004, 2010, 2018 and 2020.
The unveiling ceremony will take place the morning prior to the Storm's Sunday afternoon tilt against the Phoenix Mercury, which the team is tabbing its 'Forever Sue Game'.
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