Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird had her statue unveiled on Sunday prior to the Storm’s game against the Phoenix Mercury. Bird made history in becoming the only WNBA player to receive that honor to this point. Some of Sue Bird’s former teammates, and even opponents, gave their thoughts on this honor, including fellow WNBA legend Diana Taurasi .

In a recorded video from a different location, Diana Taurasi bestowed praise upon Sue Bird for receiving such a tremendous honor, and the Storm posted the video on their social media account.

“Sue, congratulations! No player, no team, no city deserves this more than you,” Taurasi said. “You brought championships, joy, you changed the game. We love you and I can’t wait to see this statue.”

While Bird and Taurasi never played together in the W

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