In an emotional state, WNBA star Sue Bird walked off the court for the last time as a player in the league. Bird, considered by many to be one of the greatest players in WNBA history, left the court to applause and thousands of fans chanting “Thank you, Sue.”
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During the final interview of Bird’s 20-year career, after the Seattle Storm were eliminated from the playoffs by the Las Vegas Aces, Bird, 40, told Holly Rowe how he felt. “Sad. Obviously very grateful for 20 years here. I’m going to miss it a lot. I’m not going anywhere but I’m going to miss it,” he said. “I wish we could have done a little bit more to get to the finals but I’m very proud of this team this year. I’m very, very, very proud to be a member of the Seattle Storm. It’s been my honor to play for this franchise, to play for these fans. I don’t know what else to say.”
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Sue Bird – Instagram
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Bird Walks Off The Court With His Team But Comes Back For The Fans
The Storm lost 97-92 in a tough game 4 semifinal series. Bird initially walked with his team off the court before turning around and walking back out. During Bird’s final WNBA postgame press conference, she said, “I didn’t really want to leave the court. It felt like that’s where everyone was going, so I just followed at first. But I also wanted to have one last moment to say thank you, to absorb everything, because in some ways it’s a happy thing.”
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Ending His Career: “Overall Feels Kinda Weird”
Not too long after the loss, Bird said he was still trying to figure out how he felt about meeting the end of his career. Bird and her team hoped to end her final season with another WNBA title, which would have been her fifth, but were unable to defeat the Aces. “I think at first I felt sad about the season and the game. I then thought, when the emotions started to surface, that’s what I knew deep down, it was my last game,” he explained. “So it’s a combination of those two things, but overall it feels a little weird.”
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Back in June, Bird announced on his Instagram page that this would be his last year in the league. She captioned the post, “I’ve decided this will be my last year. I loved every minute, and still do, so will play my last year like this little girl played her first ☺️ #TheFinalYear.”
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Sad But Supportive Fans
Comments on the post were supportive, with some asking for more time.
“Sue you have been a great player for a long time. All your teammates now need to be #SUEPERSTARS to give you the right passes.”
“Another icon dropped ? congratulations on a phenomenal career Sue,..will really miss you !!???????”
“I’d like to read a biography from you too? I also love all the advice on how to keep up your performance over the years.”
“Thank you for bringing so much to gaming and changing it for the better. The little girl who played her first game gave hope to many other little girls playing their first game. Will miss you!!!”
“Congratulations on a great career. Hope I get a chance to see you play in real life. ✌️?”
“Super Bird is legendary?”
Sue Bird – Instagram
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Walking Out Of Court For The Last Time: “Thank You, Sue!”
When asked what legacy he leaves behind, Bird replied, “I hope the next guy that comes in and plays point guard here, just keeps the tradition going. Keep winning. Keep that championship level going. Keep these fans happy. The same goes for the rest of the team, too, but I hope I made everyone here proud.” As she left the ring for the last time, she greeted fans as they took pictures and chanted “Thank you, Sue” over and over.
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