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Sue Bird is a basketball player, born on October 16, 1980 in Syosset, New York, United States. As of 2026, Sue Bird is 46 years old. Schooling on record includes Christ the King Regional High School and University of Connecticut. Listed accolades include Nancy Lieberman Award (2000), Wade Trophy (2002), Honda Sports Award for Basketball (2002) and 5 more. The listed height is 175 cm.
My Take
Sue Bird is, plainly, one of the architects of modern women's basketball. The 2002 awards sweep, the Naismith, the AP honor, only hint at what made her special. What I admire is that she was never the loudest scorer; she was the floor general who saw the whole court and lifted everyone around her. Spending her entire WNBA career with the Seattle Storm and staying elite for so long speaks to a rare blend of intelligence and durability. To me she embodies leadership over spectacle, and that's why her place among the all-time greats feels so unarguable.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sue Bird
- Name (Japanese)
- スー・バード
- Reading
- すー・ばーど
- Born
- October 16, 1980 (age 46)
- Origin
- Syosset, New York, United States
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
2. Background
- High school
- Christ the King Regional High School
- University
- University of Connecticut
Awards & achievements
- 2000 Nancy Lieberman Award
- 2002 Wade Trophy
- 2002 Honda Sports Award for Basketball
- 2002 Naismith College Player of the Year
- 2002 USBWA Women's National Player of the Year
- 2002 Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year
- 2002 Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award
- 2002 Big East Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Year
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Space Jam: A New Legacy |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sbird10/
- Xhttps://x.com/s10bird
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sue%20Bird
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q240672
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sue Bird born?
Sue Bird was born on October 16, 1980 and is 46 years old.
Where is Sue Bird from?
Sue Bird is from Syosset, New York, United States.
What does Sue Bird do?
Sue Bird works as basketball player.
How tall is Sue Bird?
Sue Bird is 175 cm tall.
Where did Sue Bird study?
Sue Bird attended University of Connecticut.
What is Sue Bird known for?
Sue Bird's notable works include Space Jam: A New Legacy.
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