Sue Bird’s legendary career ends as Aces top Storm to reach WNBA Finals

SEATTLE — This time there were tears, on the court and in the stands. The finality of the situation finally hitting Sue Bird and the thousands that showed up hoping to see her career continue for a…

It will be the third Finals appearance in franchise history for Las Vegas. The Aces lost to Seattle in 2020 in the WNBA bubble played in Florida, and the franchise reached the Finals in 2008 while still in San Antonio, losing to Detroit.

Sue Bird accepts congratulations from fans after her legendary career ended after the Seattle Storm’s 97-92 loss to the Las Vegas Aces.The Aces will get the spotlight in the Finals. On this night, the aftermath of the result was all about Bird and the conclusion to her two decades as a pillar to the Storm franchise and the WNBA.

The oldest player in the league at age 41, Bird started the year thinking she’d retire, but brought finality to the decision midway through the regular season. “As sad as it is that we’re we’re not having the ability to compete for a championship I think what’s more devastating … is just the fact that we’re no longer going to be on the court with Sue,” Stewart said.

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