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          'Thank you, Sue': Sue Bird's final WNBA game sparks reactions across Twitter

          • ESPN.com
          Sep 7, 2022, 04:44 AM

          The WNBA won't be the same without Sue Bird.

          On Tuesday, the Seattle Storm lost to the Las Vegas Aces 97-92 in Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals, bringing an end to Bird's career. Bird scored eight points along with eight assists in her final contest.

          In June, Bird, 41, announced that she would be retiring from "The W" after this season and was content with what she accomplished during her 19-year career.

          "It's a little bit of like a mourning, knowing I'm gonna miss it," Bird said in June. "But I mean, I have no regrets. I feel wonderful about my career, the people I've met, the things we've all accomplished... And I'm excited for the next chapter."

          Although her final season didn't end in a championship, Bird walks away from women's basketball as one of the game's greatest players. She's a four-time WNBA champion, the league's all-time assists leader and ranks among the top 10 in games played, points and steals. Off the court, her style and advocacy for women's rights added to her legendary status.

          Once the game was over, stars flocked to social media to congratulate Bird on a successful career.