Sue Bird: After finishing her statement to the almost full sold-out audience, Sue Bird decided

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or perhaps hoped—that this wouldn't be the last time she got to perform in the place she's called

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for the past 20 years. In reference to Kobe Bryant's retirement speech, Bird said, "I don't really

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have the 'Mamba Out' moment. I just wanted to say how much I love you, how much I appreciate

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you, and that I'll see you in the playoffs. The Las Vegas Aces' 89-81 victory on Sunday significantly

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marred the day set aside to celebrate Bird and her time spent playing with the Seattle Storm.

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A'ja Wilson finished with 29 points, and Kelsey Plum chipped in with 16, making a crucial 3-pointer

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in the waning seconds. The three hours during which Storm supporters, WNBA supporters, and the

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city of Seattle thanked Bird for her career as the franchise's face, however, were unaffected by

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the outcome. Bird was honoured for her career as one of the greatest women's basketball

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players ever in front of the largest Storm crowd in history at Climate Pledge Arena.

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