7 memorable Sue Bird moments to help you through the news of her upcoming retirement

We’re not crying, you are.

There has been much speculation over the past couple of years, in particular, over how much longer one of the WNBA’s GOAT’s Sue Bird would continue on with her playing career. But never any official announcement from the 41-year-old veteran. But on Thursday, that changed.

The four-time champion took to Twitter to officially announce that this 2022 WNBA season will be her final.

And though the message shouldn’t have come as a surprise, coming to grips with the fact that the game’s greatest players is just months away from hanging them up for good, is a bittersweet feeling.

There are so many memorable moments — far too many to include to shrink down into one post — but we’ll rewind time and take a look at some of the numerous highlights of Bird’s career.

2022 WNBA season MVP futures: favorites, sleepers and predictions

Who do you have winning the MVP?

The countdown to opening night of WNBA’s 26th season has officially reached single digits. Training camps are well-underway, preseason games are happening and rosters are being trimmed to their regular-season form in preparation for the W’s May 6th start.

And while the fringe roster players are sweating out the days of training camp, wondering what their futures as WNBA players hold, the established players and team leaders are gearing up for what they hope will be a magical season. There are a select few who have the power to make that happen, we call those MVP candidates.

We take a look at the elite players’ odds to win the MVP award, while also pinpointing the sleepers and longshots.