Seattle Storm star Sue Bird says 'all signs' point to retiring after 2022 WNBA season

Sue Bird seemed a little uneasy sitting behind a microphone and listening to her coach and general manager shower her with praise.

"I probably could have stayed in the other room for those comments. Gets a little awkward up here listening to people talk about you in that way," Bird joked.

Bird may need to get used to that kind of attention coming her way from around the WNBA for the upcoming season. She said Tuesday that all signs are pointing toward the 2022 season being her last with the Seattle Storm, but she does not want the upcoming season to be a farewell tour.

Bird, a four-time WNBA champion, 12-time All-Star and the oldest player in the league at 41, had previously announced she would return for one more season. She waited until Seattle finished its offseason manoeuvres — including bringing back Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart — before signing her deal with the Storm last week.

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