WNBA World Reacts to Sue Bird’s Retirement Announcement

Fans will be sad to see the Seattle point guard go at the end of the year.

Sue Bird officially announced on Thursday that this season will be her final season in the WNBA, marking the end of a legendary career.

Sue Bird announces that she will retire at the end of this season

One of the greatest to ever do it 👏 pic.twitter.com/x3xxjE8CS8

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) June 16, 2022

While she still has games to play, the Storm and their fans are already lamenting about not seeing Bird play anymore. Bird spent her entire 21-year career in Seattle since the Storm drafted her No. 1 overall out of UConn.

Sue Bird is Storm basketball.

Every moment, every memory has one constant. No. 10.

It’s time for the final chapter.#TheFinalYear x #TakeCover pic.twitter.com/d0UJfpGahM

— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) June 16, 2022

It’s officially Sue’s Last Dance.

Thank you @S10Bird for everything you’ve given Seattle for ver the years. We’re going to cherish these last few months. #TakeCover pic.twitter.com/WOSIA8cDNr

— simplyseattle (@simplyseattle) June 16, 2022

Start building the statue… @S10Bird https://t.co/dONe6q1Gmm

— Chris Daniels (@ChrisDaniels_TV) June 16, 2022

Bird helped bring four championships to Seattle, including two since 2018. She also won two NCAA championships while playing at UConn and five gold medals with the women’s national basketball team.

Additionally, general WNBA fans also publicized their appreciation for Bird, a future Hall of Famer who has averaged 11.9 points and 5.6 assists in her career and made 12 All-Star games.

Sue Bird announces her retirement at the end of the season 😭 a legend. https://t.co/yTeVj91fn1

— Taylor Rooks (@TaylorRooks) June 16, 2022

Suzanne Brigit Bird said this is her final year, I knew this was coming but I’m not ready.. One of these best players ever to play the game, helluva career she’s had! Go get you another one @S10Bird 🐐

— Ashley_ (@All_N_Yo_Tweets) June 16, 2022

This was the time when my sister, Angelina, and I sat on courtside seats during a Mercury-Storm game in 2017. Sue Bird fell into my sister and we were shook😅
I'm going to miss seeing @S10Bird play in the #WNBA. She's one of the greatest players in league history. #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/SGItYo0guR

— Aya Abdeen (@ayabdeen) June 16, 2022

What a career!🐐 Each team should give Sue Bird a farewell gift during their road games. She's earned it. https://t.co/ZGR9rfjaim

— Justin Walters (@JustinWaltersTV) June 16, 2022

Sue Bird is why I knew little girls can play basketball. Thank you legend! For everything @S10Bird ❣️ https://t.co/QyKRJ29Jj9

— Sudatta (@iSudatta) June 16, 2022

Bird’s storied career has her near or at the top of many leaderboards. She’s currently the all-time leader in assists, minutes and games played, No. 2 in three-pointers, while also sitting at No. 4 in steals and No.7 in points.

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