Had a chance to catch up with Sue Bird in the locker room to find out what she felt when she left the game during the third quarter tonight with what was diagnosed as a sprained left knee.
“It’s a knee that I’ve had multiple surgeries on,” explained Bird. “I’m sure anyone who has been in that situation can tell you, when it gets pushed in a direction it doesn’t want to go, it can be painful. It doesn’t seem like any damage has occurred. I don’t have my extension or my flexion, and it basically hyperflexed. My ankle touched my behind is the layman’s way of saying it. I don’t normally go that far, so to get pushed that far is very painful. He just thought – and we were up by a lot, the team played amazing – rather than risk something worse, let it calm down.”
Bird is optimistic she can get back on the floor quickly.
“The best thing about this,” she said, “is our next game is not until Friday, so I’ll have some time to take care of it. We’ll see how it reacts tomorrow. Hopefully it’s just something small.”
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I hope it is nothing serious. Rest a lot and get well soon Sue. We didn’t need you in this game, but we will surely need you against Indiana on Friday.
“Hopefully it’s just something small.”
I couldn’t agree more.
thanks for the update, we all hope she gets the rest she needs
Thanks for getting the update out so quickly Kevin – I really appreciate it.
Here’s hoping it’s just a little tweak and Sue is back on court on Friday.
Rest up Sue!! Be ready to kick some Fever butt on Friday……paybacks best served at the Key *EG*
Sue, you never seem to stay down long. Hope this is just a glitch and you are feeling no pain in the very near future. You have been playing outstanding ball and you are on track for a breakout year. This is the BEST I have seen the Storm play since 2004. Get well soon!
Wishing you a healthy and speedy recovery, this is a great season.
sue, i hope you get some well earned rest !!! and there nothing wrong with your knee !!! anyway you bounce back very fast !!!!!! the storm are playing so awesome !!!!!! i am a storm fan for life !!!!!!!
love you
Get Well Soon Sue!
Ice and stretching! Let’s go storm!!
Sue, feel better!!! When you fell, I suddenly realized that we take you for granted all the time. I’ll just take this opportunity to thank you for being so dedicated to this city and the team. I can’t imagine Storm Basketball without you directing traffic out there! I look up to you in so many ways, and am so proud that you and Lauren are our fearless leaders. Sit back today and watch some of the “Price is Right,” that’s what I always did on my sick days!!!
Sue, hang in there! We need the best point guard in the league to stay healthy! :)
Sue, I hope your knee is fine after some much need rest.
SUE : WE the fans need (U ! ) healthy for the season ! Take it easy & get better first . More importantly the (TEAM ) needs U ! 4 the playoffs ! !
Sue, get well soon. We need you healthy to win a championsip again in 2010. Go Storm!!
Sue, GET WELL SOON! I hope this is not something serious.
(Good thing the next game isn’ti till Fri.)
Good luck the rest of the way, I’m pretty excited about this team!
So glad your alright. Stay blessed.
hi sue sorry to hear about your knee sprain, i asked the main man to heal you quickly and that you will prmise to give back as he leads you take care. tom c. p.s. siesta key beach sarasota fl. rules
i’ve had major knee and wrist surgeries and therefore don’t have full mobility in both of those joints, so i know that when that joint is pushed too much, it’s pretty painful. i hope that this is all that happened and it’s nothing more! stay healthy and keep up the great work!