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Why Sue Bird's surprise rodeo outing with the Dallas Wings has everyone buzzing
TL;DR
Sue Bird, retired WNBA star, surprised fans by attending a rodeo event with the Dallas Wings, creating a buzz in the sports community. Bird's unexpected appearance highlights her ongoing influence in women's basketball.
Key points
- Sue Bird retired from the WNBA in 2022
- She has four WNBA titles and five Olympic gold medals
- Bird holds the all-time assists record in the WNBA
- She will enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025
- Bird was named managing director of the USA women's national team in 2026
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Sue Bird retired from the WNBA in 2022. She left behind a resume that few players in any sport will ever match. Four WNBA titles, five Olympic gold medals, and the league's all-time assists record with 3,234 over 580 career games.
Her career averages of 11.7 points and 5.6 assists per game spanned 21 seasons, all with the Seattle Storm. In 2025, she entered the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. In May 2026, the USA women's national team named her its first managing director.
Then something unexpected brought her back into the spotlight.
Veteran forward Alysha Clark posted a video on Instagram showing Bird at a rodeo-themed venue with the Dallas Wings. The group included Azzi Fudd, Maddy Siegrist, Li Yueru, and Aziaha James. Clark and Bird won two WNBA championships together in Seattle in 2018 and 2020.
Q&A
Why did Sue Bird attend a rodeo event with the Dallas Wings?
Sue Bird's attendance at the rodeo event was unexpected and has sparked interest in her ongoing connection to the sport and the Dallas Wings.
What are Sue Bird's career achievements in the WNBA?
Sue Bird won four WNBA titles, five Olympic gold medals, and holds the record for the most assists in league history with 3,234.
What role does Sue Bird have with the USA women's national basketball team?
In May 2026, Sue Bird was named the first managing director of the USA women's national basketball team.