Sue Bird will become the first WNBA player ever to be immortalized in bronze Sunday as the Seattle Storm unveil a statue dedicated to the sports legend at the Climate Pledge Arena.

The unveiling will kick off a day of festivities dedicated to Bird, including a fan fest, the Storm’s game against the Phoenix Mercury and a queer-centered afterparty.

Bird, who will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in September, earned four WNBA championships, five Olympic gold medals and a wealth of other accolades throughout the 21 years of her professional career, every single one of which was spent with the Storm.

“Sue’s legacy isn’t just written in championships — it’s woven into the fabric of Seattle,” said Storm president and CEO Alisha Valavanis in a statement. “Her lead

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