In a political twist even the WNBA couldn’t script, Sue Bird, legendary court general and eternal fan-favorite, has thrown her support behind Kamala Harris for the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election. Bird, a 4-time WNBA champion and noted advocate for making a difference, didn’t just cast her vote; she’s rallying everyone else to make theirs count, too. And, in typical Bird fashion, she’s not mincing words.
Bird took to Instagram (because, naturally, where else do you break such news?) and shared her choice to the world with a pep talk worthy of a halftime speech. “I’m voting for Kamala Harris and many more,” Bird wrote, sliding in her pick with a reminder about voting down-ballot for the issues and leaders that impact local communities. “Don’t sit this one out!” Bird practically shouted through the screen. “Make a plan, get informed, and show up for the future we want. Let’s do this!” It’s no surprise that Bird, who’s always made game-changing plays on the court, is all about turning out big numbers at the polls. Ten days, America. You heard the woman.
And with Harris going head-to-head with former U.S. President Donald Trump in what has already become a nail-biter of a race, Bird’s influence on the voter turnout could make a serious splash.
But Bird’s latest news doesn’t mean she’s shelved her love for basketball drama. The WNBA retiree is still front and center in the league’s pulse, and her favorite topic lately? None other than the ever-spicy Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese rivalry. Bird called it a breath of fresh air for women’s hoops, and she’s here for every second of it. Back in August, Bird dished on the rivalry in an interview with Rachel Nichols, throwing it back to how the women’s game has always been about that competitive edge – it just never got the spotlight it deserved. “I love it,” Bird said with a grin. “We’ve had rivalries forever, competitiveness, trash talk – the whole package.”
But her favorite part? Watching Clark and Reese bring that college-level intensity straight into the pros and unapologetically take over. “They literally stole the college stage,” Bird said, clearly impressed. “And now they’re owning the WNBA. It’s just going to mean great things for the future of women’s basketball.”
With Bird as its unofficial hype woman, the Clark-Reese rivalry could easily break some records. Viewership numbers have been on the upswing, and ticket sales are climbing faster than a Clark buzzer-beater. In an era where rivalries are the fuel that fires fan engagement, Clark and Reese are out here keeping things spicy, and Bird is savoring every last bit of it.
So, whether you’re here for Bird’s political play, her WNBA hot takes, or just the good ol’ thrill of game day drama, one thing’s for sure: Sue Bird’s influence knows no bounds. She’s calling on fans to step up, hit the polls, and bring that court-level energy to the voting booth. Make a plan, America – and if Bird has her way, you’ll do it with as much grit as Clark and Reese on game night.
