Sue Bird says goodbye to the WNBA, retires after playoff loss | USA TODAY

Sue Bird, legendary WNBA player for the Seattle Storm, retires after 20 years on the court.

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Bird stayed on the court after the final buzzer, receiving hugs from the entire Aces roster. She wiped away tears while the crowd cheered and cried along with her and chanted “Thank you, Sue.”

“It’s been my honor to play for this franchise, to play for these fans. I don’t know what else to say,” Bird said.

The oldest player in the league at age 41, Bird started the year thinking this would be it, but brought finality to the decision midway through the regular season.

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