Storm re-sign Bird to multi-year deal

Mar 14, 2008 - 7:25 PM SEATTLE (Ticker) -- The Seattle Storm on Friday re-signed guard Sue Bird to a multi-year contract.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Considered one of the premier point guards in the WNBA, Bird is the franchise's all-time leader in steals and assists. The five-time All-Star averaged 10.4 points and 4.9 assists last season.

"With re-signing Sue, and the addition of Swin Cash and Sheryl Swoopes to the incredibly talented players we already have, I couldn't be more pleased with how our roster has come together," Storm coach Brian Agler said. "I know the fans are just as excited as I am to have Sue continue her career with the franchise that made her the No.1 overall pick in the 2002 WNBA draft."

"Seattle is home for me, and I am very excited to be back," Bird added. "I can't wait to get back to Seattle to make another run at a championship."