Sue Bird's final match: Fans pay tribute on social media

Sue Bird is among very few iconic women basketball players. Her historic 20-year women's national basketball association (WNBA) career ended on Tuesday night. She announced her retirement on June 16 and played her last game in Seattle on Tuesday, where the Aces advanced to the WNBA finals by eliminating the Storm in the playoffs.



Bird and her team played tough against the best team in the league. Bird finished the game with eight points and eight assists, as the Storm lost another thriller game by 92-97, but there is no shame in going out like this. In league history, this was one of the best playoff series.




Bird said in an interview, "It's sad! But I am so grateful for the last 20 years here. I'm going to remember this all. I'm not departing, but I will miss playing and the thrill of being part of the game. I wish our team could have made it to the finals. But I'm so proud of the team and glad to be a member of the Seattle Storm.



I am so overwhelmed that I don't know what to say, but It has been my honor to play for this franchise and these fans."



Retiring At 41, The Seattle legend has an extensive list of achievements. She was the first player in history, either men or women, to win four championships at the FIBA World Cup.



Sue Bird was among the 11 women with the WNBA title, NCAA title, and Olympic gold medal. She is one of the sequential winners and among the best point guards, winning numerous Russian and EuroLeague Women championships. And that says all about her work overseas.

The Bird was the WNBA assist leader in 2005, 2009, and 2016. She has made 12 WNBA All-Star teams and eight All-WNBA teams. She was named to the All-WNBA first team five times and named to the second team three times. She has also won four WNBA titles, receiving 13 All-Star. She has been the most victorious WNBA player to date in WNBA history.

Various sports persons took social media platforms to praise Bird for her incredible career and heartbreaking goodbye on the court.