Sue Bird's Final Olympics

[RockyMTblue2]

A short press piece with comments from the greats of the game:

 

[CL82]

I feel like we’ve heard that song before.

 

[Gus Mahler]

"One of" the most decorated. They left out World Championships during Olympic off-years.

If you add individual awards that tend to correlate with championships (MOP, MVP, maybe NPOY, etc.), I would argue Sue is the most decorated player in US basketball history, irrespective of gender.Taurasi is a close behind, then Tamika Catchings. On the men's side, I would go with Bill Russell: Two collegiate championships, probably two MOPs (if given out), a gold medal, nine NBA rings, and however many MVPs he earned. Jordan had one NCAA championship, one gold medal, six NBA rings, and multiple MVPs.

 

[MilfordHusky]

"One of" the most decorated. They left out World Championships during Olympic off-years.

If you add individual awards that tend to correlate with championships (MOP, MVP, maybe NPOY, etc.), I would argue Sue is the most decorated player in US basketball history, irrespective of gender.Taurasi is a close behind, then Tamika Catchings. On the men's side, I would go with Bill Russell: Two collegiate championships, probably two MOPs (if given out), a gold medal, nine NBA rings, and however many MVPs he earned. Jordan had one NCAA championship, one gold medal, six NBA rings, and multiple MVPs.

I have read that Sue is the most decorated player in USA Basketball/FIBA history. I believe that Stewie is on a pace to match or pass Sue, but she's 14 years behind.

 

[EricLA]

I'm sure it will be bittersweet for Sue. So many accomplishments. Far and away the greatest PG in the history of women's basketball, and it's not even close. I know she won't ever REALLY be considered for the Mt Rushmore of UCONN (even tho I think it could be argued that she belongs there), her legacy has become legendary.

I'm sure she will be excited for the next chapter in her life. Can't wait to see what she does next.

 

[JordyG]

I have read that Sue is the most decorated player in USA Basketball/FIBA history. I believe that Stewie is on a pace to match or pass Sue, but she's 14 years behind.

Yeah. What a slacker.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Yeah. What a slacker.

As you probably know, Sue is allergic to silver and bronze.

 

[Happydad745]

A short press piece with comments from the greats of the game:

Isn't this Taurasi's last one too?

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Isn't this Taurasi's last one too?

Never know with DT.