WNBA legend Sue Bird speaks on former college teammate Diana Taurasi's impact on basketball following her retirement from the WNBA.

Sue Bird had high remarks for UConn star Paige Bueckers, who is coming into her own as one of the best players in women's college basketball.

Sue Bird, a WNBA legend, announced her retirement, prompting tributes and reflections on her illustrious career. Diana Taurasi, another icon, also ret

Bird previously held the record for a couple of decades, as she did it on two occasions. Other Huskies legends such as Breanna Stewart, Renee Montgomery, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Stefanie Dolson all did it just once during their playing days under the tutelage of Aurieamma.

Geno Auriemma is in his 40th season at UConn and coached Bird when she played for the Huskies from 1998 to 2002. In their Instagram live, Bird and Auriemma's son Mike reflect on their friendship, a friendship which likely emerged from their shared ties to Auriemma. However, the pair also share interests outside of basketball.