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Breanna Stewart has set her sights on surpassing every WNBA record held by Sue Bird, signaling an ambitious goal that goes beyond merely matching her predecessor’s achievements. In a candid conversation with Jason Sudeikis for The Hollywood Reporter’s “Game Recognize Game” series, the New York Liberty forward openly declared her determination to eclipse Bird’s legacy.
“I want to beat Sue,” Stewart stated plainly. “I want to beat all the records. It’s never enough.”
Stewart’s Progress in Surpassing Bird’s Records
This summer, Stewart secured her fourth World Cup gold medal in Berlin, equaling Bird’s record for the most golds in the tournament’s history for Team USA. Shortly after, she moved ahead of Bird on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list, scoring her 6,804th career point to claim ninth place—one point more than Bird amassed during her nearly twenty-year career.
Despite these significant milestones, Stewart views them as the foundation for a greater legacy. Her impressive résumé already includes three WNBA championships, two league MVP awards, and three Olympic gold medals. However, Stewart’s ambition is to not only match but surpass Bird’s impact on the sport.
Stewart’s former Team USA teammate is reportedly well aware of this pursuit. “She’s aware,” Stewart confirmed. “She knows I want to beat her.”
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