In a ceremony before the Seattle Storm hosted the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, legendary former guard Sue Bird became the first WNBA player honored by her franchise with a statue outside of Climate Pledge Arena.

Basketball star Sue Bird made history Sunday, becoming the first WNBA player to be honored by her franchise with a statue in Seattle, outside of a WNBA arena.

After a legendary career that featured four WNBA titles and 13 All-Star nods, Sue Bird’s legacy in Seattle is now enshrined in bronze. On Sunday — designed Sue Bird Day in the city, county and state — the Storm unveiled a statue of the point guard outside Climate Pledge Arena.