Seattle, Washington – June 11: Sue Bird speaks during his Jersey retirement ceremony after the match between the storm of Seattle and the mystics of Washington at Climate Gled Arena on June 11, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
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Friday, the legend of the Storm of Seattle Storm was appointed among the 17 finalists of the Class of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame of 2025 Friday.
Bird, 44, is one of the most decorated players in the history of WNBA. A selection of the WNBA All-Star and Quintuple from the first All-WBA team, Bird retired after the 2022 season and retired n ° 10 in Jersey by the organization.
“The selection as a finalist in the class of the Basketball Naismith 2025 basketball temple is a remarkable achievement, meaning a career of excellence and a lasting influence on the game,” said Jerry Colangelo, president of the hall of Basketball’s Naismith basketball in a press release. “This recognition goes beyond statistics and distinctions-it honors those who have defined eras, inspired generations and raised basketball through their talent, their leadership and their dedication. Whether as players, Coaches, teams or contributors, each finalist has left an unqualled brand on sport, and we are proud to celebrate their extraordinary impact. “
Bird won four WNBA titles during his career with The Storm and was recognized as one of the 25 biggest players in the history League during the 25th League season in 2021. She is The leader of all WNBA in victories (333), games played (580), the assists (3,234) and the minutes (18,079).
She also won two national championships at the University with the University of Connecticut in 2000 and 2002 as well as the winning price of the Naismith player in 2002.
Bird is one of the five WNBA players named finalists, with Sylvia Fowles, Maya Moore, Jennifer Azzi and the finalist of the veteran committee Molly Bolin.
Bird is not the only finalist with northwest ties.
Gonzaga’s head coach Mark Few, and former Seattle Supersonics broadcast analyst, Johnson brands, are also finalists.
Finalists of the fame of fame:
Finalists of the North American committee (in alphabetical order):
2008 American Olympic Male Basketball
Carmelo Anthony (player)
Danny Crawford (referee)
Billy Donovan (coach)
Mark a few (coach)
Dwight Howard (player)
Brands Johnson (player)
Jerry Welsh (coach)
Buck Williams (player)
Finalists of the Women’s Committee:
Jennifer Azzi (player)
Sue Bird (player)
Sylvia Fowles (player)
Maya Moore (player)
Finalist of the veteran committee of women:
Molly Bolin (player)
Finalist of the International Committee:
Dušan Ivković (coach)
Finalists of the contributor committee:
Micky Arison
Tal Brody
What is the next step
The renowned temple specialization committee will meet to vote on the finalists with 18 votes necessary for the panel of 24 people to be elected. The class will be announced in the Final Four for the NCAA male basketball tournament on April 5 in San Antonio.
The training weekend is from September 5 to 6 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut and at the reproductive temple of Springfield, Massachusetts.
The source
Announcement of the Naismith basketball renowned temple.
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