SEATTLE — Her name is synonymous with Seattle basketball greatness.

Sue Bird — a five-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time WNBA champion with the Seattle Storm, and newly minted Hall of Famer — is stepping into a brand-new role.

She went on the record, sharing why she said yes to becoming the first-ever managing director of the USA Women’s Basketball Team.

We spoke with her about how she hopes to continue Team USA’s golden legacy.

Sue : These are memories that have stayed with me forever — representing your country and being able to do that on that stage, the Olympics as well as the World Cups I’ve played in. There’s really nothing like it.

Joyce : What motivated you to take this job?

Sue : When the opportunity presented itself to continue being part of this program — albeit in

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