Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 16/10/1980 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Syosset, New York |
Latest News about Sue Bird
25/03/2026
Sue Bird was named to the 2026 FIBA Hall of Fame class, with her induction ceremony scheduled for April 21 in Berlin. The announcement also noted her post-playing role as the first Managing Director of the USA Basketball Women's Team and highlighted that she had already been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025.
21/12/2025
Sue Bird was included in the 2026 FIBA Hall of Fame class alongside Dirk Nowitzki and several international basketball figures. The honor recognized her as a five-time Olympic champion and four-time FIBA Basketball World Cup winner, and it followed her 2025 enshrinements in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and 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. |