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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird talks with media members at the basketball team's media day in Seattle, May 13, 2019. Magic Johnson's love of basketball motivated him to save the Los Angeles Sparks from folding and also put him on the leading edge of what is now a growing WNBA trend. Former WNBA players Sue Bird and Renee Montgomery have joined the ownership groups of the Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream, respectively. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Sue Bird Barbie: Mattel honors WNBA great with signature doll

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Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird brings the ball up against the Washington Mystics during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle. The Storm's owners, Force 10 Hoops, said Wednesday, April 24, 2024, that Bird has joined the ownership group. Bird said in a team statement her involvement with the Storm will continue to grow the game. “Investing in women's sports isn't just about passion,” she said. “It's smart business.” (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Former Seattle WNBA champion Bird joins Storm ownership group

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Former Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird arrives during her jersey retirement ceremony following a WNBA basketball game between the Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics, on June 11, 2023, in Seattle. Retired U.S. women's basketball player Sue Bird was introduced Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, as the global ambassador for the 2026 Women's World Cup. Bird won nine Olympic and World Cup gold medals in a two-decade career with the U.S. women's program. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Sue Bird is returning to international basketball as ambassador for 2026 World Cup

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Vicky Chiong, 6, holds a Sue Bird sign with Olivia Chiong as they wait to enter Climate Pledge Arena before a WNBA basketball game between the Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics, Sunday, June 11, 2023, in Seattle. Bird's jersey is set to be retired during a postgame ceremony. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Sue Bird commands middle court once more as her No. 10 retired by the Seattle Storm

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird lines up a 3-point shot against the Los Angeles Sparks during the second quarter of a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 20, 2022, in Seattle. (Jennifer Buchanan/The Seattle Times via AP)

WNBA star Sue Bird says 2022 will be her final season

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

Sue Bird officially re-signs with Storm for 20th season

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FILE - In this July 7, 2019 file photo, United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match against The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. Rapinoe has returned to the U.S. national team after sitting out most of last year following the SheBelieves Cup tournament, joining the squad for its January training camp in Florida. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

Rapinoe returns to US national team after nearly a year

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 9, 2018, file photo, Seattle Storms players Sue Bird, left, and Breanna Stewart smile as pose a photo session during the WNBA basketball team's media day in Seattle. The Storm teammates are among a half-dozen WNBA players who have frozen their eggs according to the players union. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

WNBA champs Bird, Stewart make freezing eggs less taboo

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots over Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young and center A'ja Wilson during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's WNBA Finals Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Stewart lifts Storm to Game 1 WNBA Finals win over Aces

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Bird sidelined with bone bruise in her left knee

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Sue Bird returning to Seattle Storm for 19th season

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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird talks with media members at the basketball team's media day Monday, May 13, 2019, in Seattle. The Storm is the defending WNBA champion. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) **FILE**

Sue Bird sounds off on President Trump for targeting girlfriend Megan Rapinoe

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Bird recovering from knee surgery, not sure of return date

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Injured Seattle Storm player Sue Bird talks with an official during a timeout in the team's WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Everett, Wash. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)

Seattle’s Sue Bird undergoes surgery on left knee

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FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo, Seattle Storm's Sue Bird (10) tries to get past New York Liberty's Brittany Boyd during the first of a WNBA basketball game, in Seattle. Sue Bird needs arthroscopic surgery on her left knee and will be out indefinitely, another big blow for the defending WNBA champs. The Storm announced Tuesday, May 21, 2019, that the 11-time All-Star has a loose body in her left knee. Bird will undergo surgery in Connecticut in the near future.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Storm’s Sue Bird needs surgery, will be out indefinitely

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Sue Bird jokes with reporters as she talks about her new role as basketball operations assistant for the Denver Nuggets before an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Sue Bird enjoying time in Nuggets role, still wants to play

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Nuggets add Sue Bird to front office staff

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Brittney Griner of the United States, left, jumps to shoot as Steph Talbot of Australia tries to stop her during the Women's basketball World Cup final match between Australia and the U.S.A. in Tenerife, Spain, Sunday Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Gutierrez)

Golden girls: US wins 3rd straight women’s hoops World Cup

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird, back left, Jewell Loyd, center, and Breanna Stewart (30) react during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball finals against the Washington Mystics, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in Fairfax, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Stewart, Storm surge past Mystics 98-82 for WNBA title

By BENJAMIN STANDIG - Associated Press

Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne (11) looks for room to pass as Seattle Storm's Sami Whitcomb (33) and Breanna Stewart (30) defend in the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball finals Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Breanna Stewart, Storm beat Mystics for 2-0 series lead

By Tim Booth - Associated Press