Sue Bird

Seattle is my home.

— Sue Bird

I love Russia.

— Sue Bird

I've always played in a team atmosphere.

— Sue Bird

I like pressure. I thrive on it.

— Sue Bird

I have a whole journey - everybody does in life.

— Sue Bird

My best vacations have been in Hawaii.

— Sue Bird

I'm not a good one-on-one player.

— Sue Bird

At the end of the day, you have to put yourself first.

— Sue Bird

I don't know that I'm as conservative as portrayed.

— Sue Bird

I'm a big fan of the Kyrie shoe.

— Sue Bird

Basketball is basketball, so from a strategic standpoint, having a players' perspective is valuable.

— Sue Bird

I really subscribe to the 'look good, feel good' mantra in terms of playing, in terms of getting out there.

— Sue Bird

Going to Jerusalem was an amazing experience... I spent most of my time in Tel Aviv. Gorgeous.

— Sue Bird

I have to be more assertive-I have take more control at crunch time.

— Sue Bird

I was probably 7 or 8 when I went to see the Bulls play and was able to see Michael Jordan.

— Sue Bird

When you're a point guard, man, if you're not up to par, you're in a lot of trouble.

— Sue Bird

I don't feel this overwhelming pressure to play or to 'make money.' That's not my driving goal.

— Sue Bird

I think just by the nature of getting older, I hope that I'm a smarter basketball player than I was at 23.

— Sue Bird

I read 'Twilight' when I was overseas. I actually liked it. I didn't expect to, because I generally don't like fantasy like…

— Sue Bird

All of the teams in this league that have won multiple championships, they didn't come out the gate winning. Sometimes you have…

— Sue Bird

I'd love to have another chance to represent my country in the Olympics. If I'm healthy, absolutely... I'm very realistic when it…

— Sue Bird

In the past, I've told people to get me DVDs: like, the box sets of entire series. When you're overseas and there…

— Sue Bird

A young basketball player has people to look up to an emulate. We are a pro league, and we're on television. It…

— Sue Bird

A lot of my friends loved Pearl Jam, so whenever I'd hang out with them, that was usually what CD - not…

— Sue Bird

I stick with all anti-inflammatory foods: tons of veggies, eggs, chicken, and fish. I will have some red meat, but only every…

— Sue Bird

Something I've been starting to use almost every day is a blood flow restriction system for my legs. It's good for recovery…

— Sue Bird

I kinda always felt like I am out, for all intents and purposes. So I always came from the standpoint of, 'Why…

— Sue Bird

A lot of us players, if you were to ask them, feel like they have to play overseas. Why? 'Why not? Might…

— Sue Bird

I'm gay. Megan's my girlfriend... These aren't secrets to people who know me. I don't feel like I've not lived my life.…

— Sue Bird

Since I've been five, people asked me if we're related. It is usually the third question in the line of questions. What's…

— Sue Bird

I definitely eat carbs. I repeat: I do eat carbs. I'm just selective on which carbs I eat and when. I won't…

— Sue Bird

My high school class was the first one to know, during the college recruiting process, to know there was the option to…

— Sue Bird

I think, generally speaking as a player, when I hear the word 'scout,' it's usually, 'The Seattle Storm are playing the L.A.…

— Sue Bird

People continue to put our league down. It's because we're women; that's the fight. And it's a majority of black women; that's…

— Sue Bird

I can be quiet and a little shy.

— Sue Bird

I'm a big proponent of taking care of yourself.

— Sue Bird

Be kind. Be nice to yourself. You miss a shot, it's OK.

— Sue Bird

I'm New York-born and raised.

— Sue Bird

I'll play until my knees fall off.

— Sue Bird

In my mind, women's basketball players are an untapped resource.

— Sue Bird