Storm’s Sue Bird to become WNBA’s 1st player with a statue
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Sue Bird's legacy in Seattle has been cast in bronze. The Seattle Storm unveiled a statue of Bird outside of Climate Pledge Arena, securing a spot for the franchise legend outside her former stomping grounds.
“Every day we work towards our Climate Pledge commitment of reaching net-zero carbon by 2040, and the arena’s ILFI certification demonstrates the progress we can make when Climate Pledge ...
Climate Pledge Arena’s scoreboard situation, while different, does pose its challenges by comparison. “Here because it is pointed, you can’t watch,” Daccord said.
Climate Pledge Arena, which has a capacity of roughly 17,000 to 18,000, is a full purpose concert-live events venue. It is also the home of the WNBA’s Seattle Storm and the NHL’s Seattle Kraken.
The Climate Pledge Arena features 12,500 live plants and trees, including this large living plant wall that is reminiscent of the company’s Spheres at its nearby headquarters.
UConn women’s basketball all-time great and longtime Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird, who already had her jersey retired and a street in Seattle named after her, had a statue erected in
Seattle recognizes Sue Bird with the first WNBA player statue, honoring her legendary career, leadership, and lasting contribution to the community.