Sue Bird Bio, Age, Height, Affairs, Stats, Net Worth And More

Published On: April 18, 2026

Sue Bird Bio, Age, Height, Affairs, Stats, Net Worth And More

Sue Bird is an American professional basketball player who spent her entire career with the Seattle Storm of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). As of 2024, Bird is the only player in WNBA history to have won championships across three different decades. She was inducted into the NYC Basketball Hall of Fame on February 24, 2026, and into the FIBA Hall of Fame in Berlin, Germany, on April 21, 2026.

Sue Bird won the Nancy Lieberman Award—presented to the nation’s top point guard—three times. In 2011, fans voted her one of the top 15 players in WNBA history. Bird retired from professional basketball following the 2022 WNBA season. Her journey exemplifies her dedication to excellence, inspiring countless fans and players alike.

Sue Bird Biography

Full Name	Suzanne Brigit Bird
Nickname	Sue Bird
Profession	Professional basketball player
Date of Birth	16 October 1980
Age	45 years old (as of April 2026)
Birth Place	Syosset, New York, USA
Nationality	American/Israeli
Gender	Female
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Ethnicity	White
Religion	Jewish
Instagram	@sbird10

Early Life

Sue Bird was born in Syosset, New York, and spent her childhood in rather delicate circumstances, as her parents were not native-born Americans. From a very young age, she was drawn to sports and played a variety of games, such as soccer, tennis, and track and field. After the sixth grade, she began playing basketball—initially just for fun—but within a year, she developed a deep passion for the sport and continued to pursue it throughout her life.

Sue Bird Relationships And More

Bird’s personal life made headlines when her relationship with soccer star Megan Rapinoe came to light; they had met at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Bird and Rapinoe went public with their relationship in 2017 and got engaged during a romantic trip to Antigua in 2020. As an influential couple within the LGBTQ+ community, their popularity has inspired many, and Bird has consistently emphasized her authenticity in her interviews.

Marital Status	Engaged
Affairs/partner	Megna Rapinoe (soccer player)
Spouse	Megna Rapinoe (engaged in 2020)
Children	N/A

Sue Bird Family

Sue Bird’s personal and social life offers a glimpse into the real person behind this renowned figure in the world of basketball. The most pivotal figures in introducing Bird to the world of sports—and propelling her to the pinnacle of her athletic career—are her parents: Hershel and Nancy Bird. These two played an instrumental role in fostering a strong and enduring bond between Bird and her sister, Jen.

Father’s Name	Herschel Bird
Mother’s Name	Nancy Bird
Brother’s Name	Not known
Sister’s Name	Jen Bird

Career

From her school days through her college career, Sue Bird achieved tremendous success. In 2002, she was honored with several major awards, including the ‘Naismith College Player of the Year’ (presented to the nation’s top point guard) and the ‘Big East Player of the Year.’ In 2021, Bird also won the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, an award that was first introduced in 2020.

During her time playing overseas, she won five Russian National League championships and five EuroLeague championships. Additionally, between 2009 and 2010, she also claimed two EuroCup Super Cup titles. In 2022, she extended her previous contract and signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Storm.

Her active presence on social media demonstrates that she continues to support the Storm—even joining the team on the road—and celebrates key milestones, thereby maintaining a strong connection with her fans.

Sue Bird Height And Weight

Height (approx)	In centimeters – 175 cm In meters – 1.75 m In feet & inches – 5’9”
Weight (approx)	In kilograms – 67 kg In pounds – 147 lbs
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Dark Brown
Boyd Measurement	34-24-34

Sue Bird Net Worth

As of April 2026, former professional basketball player Sue Bird has a net worth of $10 million. Her annual salary in the WNBA reached approximately $215,000, in addition to earnings derived from the Russian League and endorsement deals. She has also invested in real estate and tech startups; furthermore, her ownership stake in the Storm—along with media projects such as the launch of her Barbie doll in 2024—has contributed significantly to her overall earnings.

Net Worth (Approx)	$10 million (as of April 2026)
Annual Income (Approx)	$1 million
Salary (Approx)	$250,000 (annual, form WNBA)
Real Estate	Not publicly known
Income sources

Some Interesting Facts About Sue Bird

Sue Bird was born and raised in Syosset, New York, on Long Island, to Herschel and Nancy Bird.
In the 1990s, Bird’s paternal grandparents immigrated to the United States from what later became Ukraine.
Bird obtained Israeli citizenship based on her Jewish father and paternal grandparents.
She was interested in sports from an early age, partly influenced by her athletic older sister.
At the age of 11, she played during halftime of a St. John’s University basketball game.
Upon her grandfather’s arrival at Ellis Island in New York, their original last name was switched from “Boorda” to “Bird.”
Bird started playing Amateur Athletic Union basketball in the sixth grade.
Bird Player played her freshman and sophomore years at Syosset High School, but wanted more competition.
She was recruited by several university teams, including UConn, Staford, and Vanderbilt.
Eight games into her freshman season, Bird suffered a torn ACL.
She would play alongside superstar Lauren Jackson, who was also drafted first overall the year before.
From 2002 to 2022, she made a record 13 appearances playing in the Western Conference All-Star team.
Before the season, the Storm selected Breanna Stewart first overall in the 2016 WNBA draft.
In April 2017, she underwent surgery, which caused her to miss training camp.
In 2020, Bird returned to play, limited to playing 11 games in the regular season.
On Juen 23, 2023, Bird’s number 10 jersey was retired by the Seattle Storm during a ceremony at Climate Pledge Arena.
On July 16, 2024, Mattel announced a Sue Bird Barbie as part of their 65^th anniversary of the Barbie Doll.