Sue Bird
Out of UConn, Sue Bird went first overall to the Seattle Storm in the 2002 draft.
Stats updated September 28, 2026. Full Court Buckets gathers its own game data and verifies it.
Career
Career summary
Out of UConn, Sue Bird went first overall to the Seattle Storm in the 2002 draft.
With the Seattle Storm in 2011, she averaged 14.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists over 34 games.
She played Olympic basketball for the United States in Athens in 2004, Beijing in 2008, London in 2012, Rio de Janeiro in 2016, and Tokyo in 2020.
Her WNBA career was with the Seattle Storm, through 2022.
Sources: Full Court Buckets season logs; Basketball-Reference.
The numbers
Season-by-season stats
Regular season
| YEAR | TEAM | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Seattle Storm | 31 | 26.4 | 7.8 | 1.9 | 6.0 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 40.3 | 38.9 | 100.0 |
| 2021 | Seattle Storm | 30 | 27.7 | 10.0 | 2.6 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 43.1 | 41.9 | 83.3 |
| 2020 | Seattle Storm | 11 | 23.4 | 9.8 | 1.7 | 5.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 49.4 | 46.9 | 75.0 |
| 2018 | Seattle Storm | 31 | 26.6 | 10.1 | 1.7 | 7.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 46.6 | 44.8 | 82.8 |
| 2017 | Seattle Storm | 30 | 30.0 | 10.6 | 2.0 | 6.6 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 42.7 | 39.3 | 77.4 |
| 2016 | Seattle Storm | 34 | 31.6 | 12.8 | 2.9 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 44.9 | 44.4 | 78.6 |
| 2015 | Seattle Storm | 27 | 28.6 | 10.3 | 2.3 | 5.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 38.4 | 30.1 | 79.6 |
| 2014 | Seattle Storm | 33 | 29.2 | 10.6 | 2.2 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 38.6 | 34.5 | 83.1 |
| 2012 | Seattle Storm | 29 | 31.1 | 12.2 | 2.9 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 45.9 | 38.4 | 78.3 |
| 2011 | Seattle Storm | 34 | 33.0 | 14.7 | 2.9 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 44.9 | 42.8 | 87.5 |
| 2010 | Seattle Storm | 33 | 30.5 | 11.1 | 2.7 | 5.8 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 43.4 | 39.9 | 85.7 |
| 2009 | Seattle Storm | 31 | 35.5 | 12.8 | 2.5 | 5.8 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 2.6 | 40.8 | 36.0 | 85.4 |
| 2008 | Seattle Storm | 33 | 33.7 | 14.1 | 2.5 | 5.1 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 44.1 | 34.3 | 87.1 |
Playoffs
| YEAR | TEAM | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Seattle Storm | 6 | 35.7 | 10.2 | 2.2 | 7.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 43.1 | 43.3 | 100.0 |
| 2021 | Seattle Storm | 1 | 37.0 | 16.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 41.7 | 50.0 | 100.0 |
| 2020 | Seattle Storm | 6 | 26.5 | 9.5 | 2.0 | 9.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 39.2 | 31.6 | 100.0 |
| 2018 | Seattle Storm | 8 | 28.4 | 10.0 | 2.8 | 6.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 38.7 | 36.4 | 75.0 |
| 2017 | Seattle Storm | 1 | 31.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 44.4 | 33.3 | 100.0 |
| 2016 | Seattle Storm | 1 | 34.0 | 12.0 | 5.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 35.7 | 33.3 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | Seattle Storm | 3 | 35.3 | 16.3 | 1.7 | 7.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 43.9 | 50.0 | 83.3 |
| 2011 | Seattle Storm | 3 | 33.7 | 15.7 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 44.4 | 50.0 | 85.7 |
| 2010 | Seattle Storm | 7 | 37.0 | 12.1 | 4.1 | 7.7 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 38.6 | 33.3 | 76.9 |
| 2009 | Seattle Storm | 3 | 36.3 | 11.3 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 33.3 | 41.7 | 87.5 |
| 2008 | Seattle Storm | 3 | 37.0 | 19.7 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 46.0 | 29.4 | 100.0 |
No records for this selection.
Team records
Teams and years
- 2022Seattle Storm
- 2021Seattle Storm
- 2020Seattle Storm
- 2018Seattle Storm
- 2017Seattle Storm
- 2016Seattle Storm
- 2015Seattle Storm
- 2014Seattle Storm
- 2012Seattle Storm
- 2011Seattle Storm
- 2010Seattle Storm
- 2009Seattle Storm
- 2008Seattle Storm
Player FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe still together?
People, the Associated Press, and NBC News reported on April 17, 2026 that Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe had split. They had been engaged since 2020 and were not married.
Is Sue Bird related to Larry Bird?
No. A 2021 profile said it is a coincidence that Sue Bird and Larry Bird share a last name.
How tall is Sue Bird?
The WNBA lists Sue Bird at 5 feet 9 inches.
What are Sue Bird's stats?
In the 2022 regular season, Sue Bird averaged 7.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in 31 games for the Seattle Storm.
How old is Sue Bird?
Sue Bird was born October 16, 1980.
Does Sue Bird have a statue?
Yes. The Seattle Times reported that the Storm unveiled an 8-foot statue of Sue Bird outside Climate Pledge Arena on August 17, 2025, the first WNBA franchise statue of a former player.
Where did Sue Bird play college basketball?
Sue Bird played at UConn. The WNBA lists her on NCAA championship teams in 2000 and 2002.
Is Sue Bird in the Hall of Fame?
Yes. The Seattle Times reported that Sue Bird was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on September 6, 2025.
How many championships does Sue Bird have?
The WNBA lists four titles for Sue Bird with the Seattle Storm, in 2004, 2010, 2018, and 2020.
Where is Sue Bird from?
Sue Bird's listed birthplace is Syosset, New York. She played college basketball at UConn.
Is Sue Bird retired?
Yes. The WNBA says Sue Bird announced her retirement on June 16, 2022, after a career that started with the 2002 draft. She played 19 WNBA seasons, all with the Seattle Storm, from 2002 to 2022. She sat out the 2013 and 2019 seasons. She is not on a current roster.
What number did Sue Bird wear?
The WNBA lists Sue Bird at No. 10. The Storm says that number is in the rafters at Climate Pledge Arena.
Who is Sue Bird?
Sue Bird is a retired Seattle Storm guard. She was the No. 1 pick in 2002, won four WNBA titles, and entered the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025.