UConn great Sue Bird to have first-of-its-kind statue dedicated in her honor It's the first time in WNBA history that a statue has been dedicated to a former player.

Sue Bird had a legendary career with the UConn Huskies, winning two national championships between 1998 and 2002. However, her impact on the game of basketball and legacy didn't stop there.

Bird was drafted No. 1 overall by the Storm and spent all 21 seasons of her career in Seattle winning four WNBA Championships (2004, 2010, 2018, 2020).

University of Connecticut great and five-time Olympic gold medalist Sue Bird will have a statue unveiled in her honor in Seattle. It's the first time in WNBA history that a statue has been ...