Hours After Supporting US NBA Stars, 4x Women’s FIBA World Cup Winner Sue Bird Opens Up on Harsh Reality of Sports World

Sue Bird, a legend in women’s basketball, has always been vocal about the importance of sports among young athletes. Her remarkable career from 2002 to 2022, made her one of the most iconic figures in women’s basketball. After being drafted as the number 1 pick by the Seattle Storm in 2002, she achieved a historic feat by winning four WNBA championships in her career.

Her recent comments at a press conference for the upcoming Women’s FIBA World Cup in 2026 shed light on her insightful perspective.

An observation from a 4x Women’s FIBA World Cup winner

At the press conference, when asked for advice for developing women’s basketball in countries like the Philippines, Sue Bird shared a very insightful response. Bird emphasized that viewing sports as a tool for education and personal development could revolutionize the way resources are allocated, especially for girls who often have fewer opportunities. She highlighted the need for equal opportunities and resources in sports for both genders.

She said, “I think it would change where they put their resources. Where they’re able to maybe build a budget to put the importance on sports. Especially for little girls, because they’re probably the ones that are gonna receive even less of the opportunity compared to little boys.”

She further added, “I wish people would view it more as a tool, a tool for education, a tool to better themselves. And through that, hopefully, you can bring in people from countries that have already developed things for knowledge. Because that what’s it is, I feel like in women’s sports a lot of times, there’s just that gap that exists because things around women’s sports are different than men’s, not worse, not better, just different.” 

Sue Bird paid a visit to the Team USA practice session alongside former NBA legends like Pau Gasol just hours before offering her thoughts on the growth of women’s basketball. This spontaneous event demonstrated the community’s cohesion, with great players standing for the younger athletes.

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The players found inspiration and a sense of togetherness was strengthened by Bird’s attendance of Team USA’s practice before their semifinal game against Germany.

Sue Bird’s illustrious career

Sue Bird has a distinguished international career; her talent goes beyond the WNBA. With five Olympic gold medals & four FIBA World Cup titles to her name, Bird has had an immense impact on women’s basketball all across the world. She is an inspiration to aspiring athletes all around the world because of her commitment to the sport and her desire to represent her nation at the highest level.

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Bird is a campaigner of gender equality in sports and her latest comments resonate with like minds all around the globe. What are your thoughts on her observation? Let us know in the comments below!