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Who is the Wife of Sue Bird? Bio, Net worth 2023, Height

Who is the Wife of Sue Bird? Bio, Net worth 2023, Height

Facts of Sue Bird

Full Name:Sue Bird
Birth Date:May 29, 1984
Age:40 years
Profession:Basketball Player
Country:America
Horoscope:Gemini
Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m)
DatingMegan Rapinoe
Net Worth$5 million
Salary$350,000
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown
Body Size37-26-36
Birth PlaceSyosset, New York
NationalityAmerican
ReligionJewish
EducationUniversity of Connecticut
FatherHerschel Bird
MotherNancy Bird
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Sue Bird is a professional female basketball player. She currently plays for the Seattle Storm and US Women’s Basketball team as a point guard.

Sue Bird’s Early Days

Sue was born Suzanne Brigit Bird on October 16, 1980, in Syosset, New York. As of 2019, her age is 39 years old. Her father’s name is Herschel Bird and her mother’s name is Nancy Bird. Her father is an Italian-born Russian Jew. Sue belongs to a multi-racial ethnic origin and holds Israeli as well as American citizenship.

Sports Lover since Childhood

She has an older sister named Jen. She picked interest in sports from a very small age. Sue was inspired by her older sister in sports. She started playing basketball since eleven years old and participated in several competitions including the Amateur Athletic Union competitions as well as St John’s Basketball game during her school life.

Sue Bird with her partner Rapinoe
Caption: Sue Bird with her partner Rapinoe

She attended Syosset High School and continued her high school basketball career. Sue was transferred to Christ the King Regional High School located in Queens, New York after completing her rookie and sophomore years.

Is Sue Bird a Gay? Dating Girlfriend Megan !!

Despite all the rumors, she disclosed that is lesbian openly in 2017, July 20. Furthermore, she also disclosed that she has been dating soccer player Megan Rapinoe for several past months. Sue and Megan started their relationship in the fall of 2016 and have been enjoying a blissful relationship.

Megan Rapinoe
Caption: Megan Rapinoe(Photo: Fortune )

Her partner Megan also came out as a lesbian in 2012 and has previously dated Sarah Walsh and Sera Cahoone. Moreover, they also featured on the cover of ESPN’s Body Issue and became the first same-sex couple to do so.

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe became a couple within the LGBTQ community in June 2018. This iconic couple has inspired a lot of people in the LGBT community, especially those who don’t have the courage to speak out about their sexuality.

What is Sue Bird’s Net Worth and Salary?

Sue Bird has accumulated a decent amount of net worth from her professional career. She is among one of the highest-paid female athletes. Therefore, his estimated net worth of Sue is about $5 million. According to the sources, her annual salary is worth $350,000.

Sue Bird’s Height & Weight

The bikini pictures of her on social media will confuse you either she is an athlete or an actress. She stands at an attractive height of 5 feet 9 inches and weighs about 68 kg. Her exact body measurement is about 37-26-36. She looks attractive in her brown eyes and short dark brown hair.

Sue Bird’s Career as a Basketball player

  • After her graduation from the University of Connecticut, Sue Bird was the first overall pick by the Seattle Storm in the WNBA draft of 2002.
  • She finished her rookie season averaging 14.4 points in 32 games playing alongside Lauren Jackson.
  • She was also named All-WNBA First Team and became runner-up for the Rookie of the Year Award.
  • Furthermore, Sue alongside Betty Lennox and Lauren Jackson led the Storm to win their first WNBA Championship in 2004.
  • The Storm also won their second WNBA Championship in 2010. Sue played for Dynamo Moscow and helped the team reach the finals of the Russian Championship during the 2004/05 and 2005/06 off-season.
  • Moreover, the 2006/07 off-season was memorable for Sue as she led the Spartak Moscow Region to win the Russian Super League as well as the Euro League Championships.
Sue Bird
Caption: Sue Bird Playing
  • Moving forward, she developed a knee injury that led to surgery during the 2012 season.
  • So, they kept her away from playing in the 2013 season.
  • She again returned in 2014 and was featured in 33 games.
  • likewise, Sue finished the season averaging 10.6 points per game and was also named WNBA All-Star.
  • After that, she extended her contract with the Storm.
  • Sue is among the best female athletes. Moreover, she is also a four-time Olympic gold medalist with the United States National Team.
  • She has also led the team to win three gold medals and a bronze at the FIBA World Championship which is, in fact, the greatest achievement of her life.