Sue Bird to Receive First WNBA Statue in Seattle

The Seattle Storm will unveil the first-ever statue dedicated to a WNBA player, honoring Sue Bird outside Climate Pledge Arena on August 17 as part of a day-long celebration of her legacy. Bird spent her entire 21-year career with the Storm, winning four championships and becoming a prominent advocate for women's sports. During a recent game against the Minnesota Lynx, Bird and her fiancée, Megan Rapinoe, recreated the viral Coldplay concert 'kiss cam' moment with the Storm's mascot Doppler, entertaining fans with their humor. The original meme featured Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot and became an internet sensation, resulting in Byron being placed on leave. Rapinoe and Bird's parody underscored their ongoing influence in the sports world. As the city prepares for the statue unveiling, Bird remains a celebrated figure in Seattle sports history.