Aug 28, 2024 - News

Seattle street renamed Sue Bird Court

Christine Clarridge

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Seattle Storm's Sue Bird holds a street sign named for her. — Sue Bird holds the street sign named for her. Photo: Farrell Shine/Courtesy of Seattle Storm

Storm legend Sue Bird has a street named for her.

Why it matters: Bird joins Mariners star Edgar Martinez and Lenny Wilkens of the Seattle SuperSonics as Seattle athletes with street names.

Driving the news: The city permanently renamed a portion of Second Avenue North near Climate Pledge Arena "Sue Bird Court" this week in honor of the basketball star.

Catch up quick: Bird, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2002 and helped the Storm win the WNBA championship four times during her 21-year career.

What they're saying: "Like the Space Needle or Starbucks, Sue's name is synonymous with Seattle — a true icon whose impact on our city's cultural fabric and the world of sports will be felt for generations," said Mayor Bruce Harrell.

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