Sue Bird is an American former WNBA player who recently announced her retirement from basketball, find out her current net worth in 2023, brief bio, age, height, career, achievements, WNBA earnings, brand endorsement deals, and more
Sue Bird had one of the most successful WNBA careers, spending 20 seasons in the league.
Sue Bird net worth in 2023, salary, wife, bio, age, height and WNBA stats
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 11, 2023
Sue Bird's fit did not disappoint ahead of her jersey retirement 🔥
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Bird retires having won four championships with the Seattle Storm and as the WNBA’s all-time assist leader.
Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird announces retirement
After spending 20 seasons in the WNBA, Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird announced her retirement on June 11, 2023. As a tribute to her contributions towards the franchise, the Seattle Supersonics raised her No.10 jersey into the rafters recognising as the greatest player in entire franchise’s history.
Sue Bird net worth 2023
According to various sources, Sue Bird has an estimated net worth of $8 million in 2023.
Sue Bird signed a 1 year / $72,141 contract with the Seattle Storm in 20233, including $72,141 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $72,141.
Sue Bird brief bio
Suzanne Brigit Bird is an American former professional basketball player who was born on 16 October 1980 in Syosset, New York, United States. Sue was born to parents Herschel Bird and Nancy Bird. Bird played her entire career with the Seattle Storm of the WNBA after being drafted by the Storm first overall during the 2002 WNBA draft. She is widely considered as one of the greatest players in WNBA history.
Age and height
Sue Bird is currently 42 years old and stands at height of 1.75 m.
Sue Bird WNBA earnings
WNBA players’ salaries are generally very low, compared to that of NBA players. During her WNBA career, Bird earned only a salary of $72,141 even during her final years with the Storm. In comparison, she earned around $1.5 million from brand endorsements, which remains to be her main source of income.
Her fiancée, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, is playing on the USWNT and with the NWSL’s OL Reign team.
Brand endorsement deals
Owing to her reputation in the WNBA, Sue Bird has several brand endorsement deals. Bird has a long-standing deal with Nike. However, she has never received her own signature line of shoes unlike some of her junior players Elena Delle Donne or Sabrina Ionescu.
Besides, Nike, Bird also had contracts with other brands like Symetra, State Farm, American Express, Mendi, and Glossier. In fact, Bird has even appeared on several television commercials for brands like Mendi, Glossier, and American Express.