Aces spoil Sue Bird's retirement party with victory over Storm

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Sue Bird was at the conclusion of her speech to the sold out crowd, nearly all of whom still remained, and decided — maybe hoped — this would not be the last time she would get to play in the city she's called home the past two decades.

"I don't really have that ‘Mamba Out’ moment," Bird said referencing Kobe Bryant's retirement speech. "I just want to say I love you, thank you so much and I’ll see you in the playoffs."

The day set aside to honor Bird and her career with the Seattle Storm was slightly soured when the Las Vegas Aces pulled away late for an 89-81 win on Sunday. A’ja Wilson scored 29 points and Kelsey Plum added 16 including a key 3-pointer in the final minute.

But the result didn't take away from the three hours where Storm fans, WNBA fans and the city of Seattle said thank you to Bird for her career as the face of the franchise. The largest crowd in Storm history packed Climate Pledge Arena honor Bird for her career as one of the best women’s basketball players ever.

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Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm waves to fans after her last regular season home game of her career against the Las Vegas Aces at Climate Pledge Arena on August 07, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Bird said while the day was recognition of her, it was also recognition of the players and coach she played with through her career and the accomplishments of the franchise.

"I think today was yes, an honor in honor of me and people showed up, showed out for sure. It really was amazing," Bird said. "But I think it’s really, truly a celebration of Storm basketball because I am kind