Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 16/10/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Syosset, New York |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Sue Bird
08/04/2026
Sue Bird was announced as a studio analyst for NBC Sports' WNBA coverage as the league returned to NBC and debuted on Peacock in 2026. She also planned to host a series of feature stories throughout the season, with portions airing on television and extended versions available digitally.
21/12/2025
Sue Bird was announced as the headliner of the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2026, which also included Dirk Nowitzki and several other international figures. The honor recognized her five Olympic gold medals and her four FIBA Basketball World Cup titles, and her enshrinement ceremony was scheduled for April 21 in Berlin. It followed her 2025 induction into both the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Suzanne Brigit Bird |
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| Nickname | Sue Bird |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 67 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Connecticut, Connecticut, U.S.A. |
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| Degree | Graduated in Communication Science |
Personal Life
| School | Christ the King Regional High School, Queens, New York |
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| Religion | Jewish |
| Hobbies | Bowling & Listening to Karaoke |
Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Lesbian |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Nick Carter (2000) (Rumored) |
Family
| Father | Herschel Bird |
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| Mother | Nancy Bird |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Spouse | Megan Rapinoe |
Career
| NBA Debut | 2002 |
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| Trainer | Brian Agler |
| Position | Point Guard |
| Current Team (2016) | Seattle Storm |
| Achievements |
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| WNBA Debut | 2002 |
| Retirement Year | 2022 |
| Post-Retirement Roles |
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Favourites
| Actress | Sandra Bullock |
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| Actor | Brad Pitt |
| Drink | Vitargo |
| Film | Big Daddy |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sue Bird achieved All-American status twice at the University of Connecticut. | |
| 2. She dons the number 10 jersey in honor of being born in October, the 10th month, along with her sister. | |
| 3. In 2002, she was recognized as the Best Female College Athlete of the Year at the 10th Annual ESPY Awards. | |
| 4. Sue's mother follows Christianity, her father practices Judaism, and she holds Israeli citizenship after graduating from a Catholic High School. | |
| 5. While Soccer was once her preferred sport, fate led Sue Bird towards a different path. | |
| 6. She is one of only 11 women to attain all four major basketball accolades (WNBA championship, Olympic gold medal, NCAA championship, and EuroLeague championship). | |
| 7. She held a front office position with the NBA's Denver Nuggets as Basketball Operations Associate. | |
| 8. She was honored as the 85th First Citizen of Seattle King County in 2023 in recognition of her athletic accomplishments, LGBTQ equality advocacy, and philanthropy. | |
| 9. She has dual citizenship with the United States and Israel. |
