Shortly before a bronze statue of Sue Bird was unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena, an onlooking fan chimed in during a brief moment of silence. “You’re the GOAT, Sue!”

The “Forever Sue” design flies atop the Space Needle after Sue Bird raised a flag, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Seattle, ahead of the unveiling of her statue at Climate Pledge Arena, at left.

Bird, who won four championships, is also the only player in league history to win titles across three different decades.