Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 16/10/1980 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Syosset, New York |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Suzanne Brigit Bird |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
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 |
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. |