Open Extended ReactionsThe Seattle Storm will unveil a statue of WNBA legend Sue Bird outside of Climate Pledge Arena on August 17, the team announced Wednesday, making Bird the first player to be honored with a statue by a WNBA franchise. One of the most decorated players in basketball history, Bird spent her entire 21-season career with the Storm, whom she helped lead to WNBA championships in 2004, 2010, 2018 and 2020. "Sue's legacy isn't just written in championships--it's woven into the fabric of Seattle," Storm President and CEO Alisha Valavanis said in a statement. "Her leadership transcended basketball and helped shape a cultural shift--one that expanded who gets to lead, who gets seen and who gets celebrated." The five-time Olympic gold medalist, 13-time WNBA All-Star and all-time WNBA assists leader had her number retired by the Storm in 2023.