Bird also ranks in the Top 10 in the WNBA's all-time scoring list with 6,803 career points. On Thursday, however, the 44-year-old lost her previous spot on the esteemed list as former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike rewrote the history books.

The Seattle Storm will unveil a statue of former franchise star Sue Bird on August 17, making the four-time champion the first player to be honored with their own statue by a WNBA franchise.

The Seattle Storm announced that it will honor franchise legend Sue Bird, a four-time WNBA champion, 13-time WNBA All-Star and eight-time All-WNBA player, with a statue outside its home stadium (Climate Pledge Arena).