Sue Bird first in WNBA history to reach 3000 assists / News - Basketnews.com

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Seattle Storm veteran, currently the oldest player in the WNBA (40), became the first player in the league’s history to reach the 3000-assist mark. Bird's achievement came in Friday's game against Phoenix Mercury.

And it sure looks like Bird's record will hold for quite some time, as the veteran point guard now has 401 assists lead over second place holder Portuguese star Ticha Penicheiro, who retired in 2012 with 2600 dimes.

Sue Bird is widely recognized as one of the greatest players in WNBA history. The American is four-time WNBA champion (2004, 2010, 2018, 2020), 12-time WNBA All-Star (2002, 2003, 2005–2007, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021), five-time All-WNBA First Team member (2002–2005, 2016), three-time WNBA regular-season assists leader (2005, 2009, 2016), and a member of WNBA All-Decade Team.

Her international career is equally impressive. Sue Bird is a five-time EuroLeague Women champion (2007–2010, 2013), winner of four Olympic gold medals (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016) and four FIBA World Cup gold medals (2002, 2010, 2014, 2018).

This season point guard is averaging 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. Her WNBA career averages are: 12.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists (539 games).

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