For Sue, it all began at UConn

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UConn great Sue Bird reflects on playing final game in CT

Sue Bird, a two-time NCAA champion at UConn, is retiring from the WNBA and will be...

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“I’m very proud of the things I’ve been able to accomplish on the court and it started at UConn, right? I always say like that’s where the foundation of who I am as a player, as a person, really established and developed and I was able to build on top of that as I went through my career.”

“For four years, we had an amazing fan support and they watched us all grow up and they made us feel like we were part of the family,” Bird said. “They (fans) would send us cupcakes on our birthdays and obviously they showed up for every game and cheer us on. And they really watched us develop and from there at the same time, you make friends. … It’s like family that’s still up here.”

 

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It was a great game last night. I was so close to the Seattle bench I could yell over to the players. I didn’t, but they would’ve heard me. .

it was nice to see Sue honored; especially by Jen Rizzoti. Rebecca Lobo was calling the game. What a night!!