Sue Bird on Caitlin Clark's Impact on Women's Basketball and Her Documentary Sue Bird: In the Clutch

[@angelicaamora11]

Caitlin Clark having an honorable mention is amazing! Bring her to the show! #22

[@happykt]

I love watching Caitlin Clark for her three point shots, her incredible passing, and breaking that wall between the players and the audience and getting them to participate in the game with the team. She is a superstar and complete package.

[@elenitaclaudio673]

Agree 💯 👍 Love watching Caitlin Clark.

[@jamesfreeman2258]

Ditto

[@amyrutledge5094]

She a college super star but she struggling in the pros. Too much pressure!! She just not athletic as some of those women. Brinks is killing it in LA !!

[@NoKingFreeRadical]

PS 74 yr old male - huge UCONN fan - we are now in the ERA of CC with 2 million fans. This is the spark - Love Sue - Love CC - Love Geno

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

This was by far , the best sue bird interview ever!! Thank you jimmy did your research ,and is a genuine fan 👍🏽.

[@michaelwilliams5234]

Yes, truly.

[@2RUULUVV]

What

[@doubleseven1078]

Clarks genius isn't the 3's (which are 4's btw) it's her passing/assists - INSANE!

[@tootsx8675]

She doesn’t get enough praise for her passing and assisting abilities! Shes really incredible to watch play, looking forward to see her play in the WNBA too. ☺️

[@darchon5]

It's both. No woman's ever had her range, and no player has ever been that prolific of a scorer who has also been that great of a playmaker, consistently (and has improved in both) thoughout all of her college years. She's the only college player ever to rank in the top 50 of both scoring and assists, and not only is she 1st in scoring but is also on pace to 3rd in assists if Iowa doesn't get upset early in the Big 10 & NCAA tourneys.

[@kshooter33]

Caitlyn Jenner Clark is guarded by girls...how much of a challenge is that?

[@gregj831]

Clark is quickly making us all forget about the ugly narcissism of Megan Rapinoe and the USWST.

[@bothellkenmore]

Cleans up a bunch of rebounds too.

[@Juke582]

How can anyone not love Clark’s talent??? My God!! She is insanely amazing at the sport! Won’t be anyone like her in 3 more decades!

[@It__From__Bit]

Immature jealousy from some of the childish WNBA players. Sadly, that's how. LOL.

[@REE_III]

Easy..she is straight and white..the WNBA has a long history of abuse, mistreatment and predatory behavior against straight players. If she was black and straight she "might" have a chance.

[@bertjones3010]

BS

[@beauburrell3318]

Sue Bird is seemingly a balanced headed & genuine human being. Great personality..

[@WestCoastAthletic]

No shes not. She has a good front . She's a monster in disguise who hates america, supports blm, antifa and surprising as a jew, supports hamas and as a duel Israeli has alliances with those that want regime change in Israel. Look what her partner and significant other has publicly promoted, funded and been a spokesperson for. 1) transgender in girls and women's sports 2) taking a knee for the national anthem and burning the American Flag on the world stage 3) celebration of Hamas slaughter of Innocent Israeli women and children who were beheaded, mutilated raped and now held hostsge Shes a wolf in sheep's clothing

[@richardhayman4868]

Sue Bird! Thanks for all you continue to do for women's sports. Great to hear about your media venture; much success to you.

[@vonl4925]

I gotta admit, didn’t watch women’s basketball until Caitlin happened😬 now I know a little about Sue as well.

[@russellwoolsey8604]

For me, I never did until CC

[@maudievillareal3630]

Same here.

[@JoseIlao-ql2gb]

Is she related to larry bird?

[@kennethfreeland8267]

I quit watching WNBA cause of one player. Brittany Griner all the trouble she got in and not standing for National Anthem. Now with Caitlin Clark I started watching again I believe she is a natural and I've heard other say the same.

[@teeresagai]

Followed Sue here entire career from UConn to WNBA. She is not only an amazing player but an amazing soul. She has been an impact on Women's basketball for sure. Wishing the best of luck to Clark as she joins an amazing league of women and I am sure she will make an impact as well.

[@willcookmakeup]

What an incredible career. My family has loved her since she played for the Huskies

[@mochiegg]

Finally Sue on a night show!! GOAT!

[@tom7471]

One of my favorite players! Cheryl Miller, Diana Taurasi, and Caitlin Clark are also all incredible!

[@williewalker5051]

Pump your brakes a bit. Clark did her thing in college, lets see what she can do with the big girls in the WNBA

[@6855mike]

Stewie is the GOAT, do your homework. Dominated college for four years, now the best WNBA player.

[@tompaulcampbell]

@@6855mike Not for long!!!

[@colinjames7569]

CC is stoic. She doesn’t play dirty, or trash talk on anyone. She raised the game to another level

[@AceEthos]

When Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi were in college, They were phenoms that brought me to watching women's basketball!!

[@jondough4682]

Clark took it to a whole new level.

[@jackiegammon2065]

@@jondough4682 Sue Bird/Diane were in college how long ago...truthfully who cares about that now?? There are lots of players in college?WNBA that are fun to watch. Let the past stay in the past...

[@jondough4682]

@@jackiegammon2065 i say the same exact thing when certain people bring up slavery and reparations.

[@jondough4682]

@@jackiegammon2065 like I said Clark to it to a whole new level.

[@jondough4682]

@@jackiegammon2065 Clark just broke another record

[@drumbum3.142]

What a BEAUTIFUL Smile,! 🎨 🏀 🐦 ☺️☺️😊☺️☺️☺️

[@PukaHeadMan]

Sue Bird has so many championships, awards, and honors under her belt….plus she’s so damn BEAUTIFUL!!! Howz’ that! Btw, that was one hell of a clutch shot! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@marcussmith6805]

You simply cannot not like Sue Bird. What a gem.

[@MichaelKervin-d8c]

Love her game, her politics are outside my realm but her opinion should be respected and those that disagree with her have that right too.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@marcussmith6805, she made a poor choice for a life partner. Megan Rapino.

[@kennethrobinson6738]

Sue is just 1). Such a cutie! 2). Classy! 3). Charming 4). Great conversation. 5). So smart! I could listen to her talk for hours!

[@sattway9]

A friend took me to a Storm game when I lived in Seattle. I wasn't really all that interested in watcing sports games but went along just to be in the comradery. When I couldn't help but to notice this player #10. How she played the game and never missed a shot, the further away on the court, the better. She played an intellectual game and you could calculate it with her. Watching Sue Bird made me fall in love with the game again. I grew up playing it with my bros. Seeing her on JF was awesome. She really is a deeply beautiful woman, inside and out.

[@aBeatleFan4ever]

Sue Bird.... Larry Bird... Both legends

[@kshooter33]

Why is sue bird a legend?

[@markgentry6192]

​@@kshooter33 Six championships, five gold medals and 13 All star appearances I think qualifies as a "legend".

[@berniecoderre3935]

For me watching Sue Bird play basketball at Connecticut was the first time I said. Women's basketball is AWESOME!! Ridiculous talent! 💚💚💚

[@gregthomas2448]

Caitlin Clark is the absolute GOAT 💯 no player compares to her shooting range except Steph Curry. That’s a fact.

[@williamburkholder769]

And Steph graciously acknowledged that fact. He's a very humble player with a similar attitude and integrity as Caitlin. I'm sure they could have a great conversation about the game.

[@kevinwalsh4652]

Without Clark, you really think Fallon books Sue freaking Bird? Gimme a break

[@MissSparks92]

Caitlyn's passing is just as impressive as her 3's and her handles OMG. She also is not afraid to drive to the rim against women 6 inches taller than her. She's an amazing all around player. Her 3's are obviously insanely legendary but that's just the beginning of why she's so loved by so many. The jealous h8ters should be thanking her for making them relevant lmfao

[@Matt.Savage]

Sue Bird is a Top 5 WNBA player of All-Time; absolutely love her and this interview!😊

[@domingoliao2724]

Of all WNBA players no one can surpassed the achievements of Maya Moore, from Middle school, to college, then in the WNBA & U.S. Olympic Basketball!!!

[@Matt.Savage]

@@domingoliao2724 Disagree, but to each their own.🤷‍♂️

[@donald8354]

⁠@@Matt.Savage Agree with your statement,best wishes.

[@Matt.Savage]

@@donald8354 Thank you sir, appreciate that.

[@turretgunner1]

Two GOATs I have special admiration for not only for their incredible physical skills but also for their great strength of character. One is Simon Biles and the other is Sue Bird. Both of them are class acts.

[@fry5family]

Sue Bird is an iconic player. And a great interview too! Thank you for bringing her on. We look forward to watching our first WNBA games as we follow Caitlin Clark's career.

[@bobbylee9727]

I stopped watching when Michael Jordan retired in the late nineties...I started watching basketball a few months ago when Caitlin Clarke was dominating the Big Ten womens basketball games averaging 32 points per game. She has won me over...I'm a Hawkeyes fan and love her team...I wish them the best of luck in the NCAA tournament.

[@williewalker5051]

So Steph Curry didn't bring to back to basketball, but Carlin Clark did.

[@elenitaclaudio673]

I'm with you. Agree 💯 👍

[@dylanloveskellytaylor4774]

@@williewalker5051I am also the same I used to watch the NBA when it was Jordan but stopped after he left. Then when curry came along I started watching again but only his games and I also do like as well devin from the Suns but then when Caitlin came along and I saw what she was doing I started watching her games as well.

[@stellarox1]

We are the same person. Haven’t watched a lick of basketball since Jordan. Until Clark. It’s because she’s fresh.

[@bobbylee9727]

@@stellarox1 truly one of a kind...

[@Kimo2Time]

I didnt even know who Sue Bird was until Caitlin Clark came on the W seriously. I flip past the broadcasts. Now I watch. Thanks to Clark. 🎉

[@JacobSpratlan]

Sue Bird was and is a class act.❤

[@tomscott4438]

I work at a winery and when someone asked me what my what my favorite wine was, I used that "do you have a favorite child" analogy. Without hesitating the guy replied, "yes". Sue Bird is awesome and such a great ambassador for the game and sport.

[@tompaulcampbell]

I like Sue Bird a lot too, but since the Rapinoe connection and some of her rapinoe-like comments I have lost a little respect.

[@edwardsullivan5481]

Clark has made fans out of women sports critics like no other. It's been fascinating to watch it all. Paige Bueckers has similarly inspired much love for the women's game. She is returning for another year in college ball. Exciting.

[@stavrosforever]

Wow, very cool interview. Sue is great, and I love how so many women’s players are so supportive of Caitlin rather than being jealous and resentful. Sue calling Caitlin Clark women’s basketball’s Magic and Bird moment is extremely high praise for Clark. 🫡

[@stefanharris659]

it made me really happy to see her give her the praise she deserves

[@uptownseattle]

She and I live just blocks from each other - fabulous talent. Seattle was so lucky to have her!

[@bubba7665]

A pleasure to see and listen to a true champion.

[@VendreddiBeats]

Until CC I hadn't given the W a second chance since my first impression in the 90s. Bc of CC I'm now paying attention to the W League & watching games. I'm also now learning it's history & watching documentaries about Sue & Lisa. Interesting ripple effect.

[@justinmoore4652]

So well spoken! Just an exciting time in women’s sports and sports in general. Really hope they keep this momentum…especially as Caitlin transitions into the WNBA. The world needs all the positive energy it can get right now. 💪🏼❤️

[@Ltlverts1]

Sue Bird is another class act.

[@sean-m6s]

Sue's got a lot of accomplishments but I do have a favorite. Her time in Seattle Storm around 2002-2007 seasons when she played alongside another superstar Lauren Jackson, incredible chemistry. She'd make a pass and Lauren would let her body take punishment under the hoop.

[@robertcervantes9843]

This the best interview Jimmy has ever done. I hope does many more like this in the future with a wide variety of great female athletes. Very informative and entertaining 👏. Sue Bird is absolutely awsome.!!!!

[@RalphsPier1961]

Sue Bird was and is the greatest womens basketball player of all time!

[@lawc23]

Can't wait to watch her documentary on Netflix

[@genghi5khan]

Sue Bird, so awesome every time she talks.

[@davidwaskul2821]

Sue Bird is a class act good for her and was a true Basketballer and a Legend. Thank You!!!!

[@vcarter0723]

NBA vs WNBA She has 4x championships, which is impressive, her salary is a little over 200k for a year Charles Barkley, who never even won a championship, made more in one year (almost 10 million, his last year was 16 million) than she will over an entire career. Heck, even now he’s making over 100 million with TNT just for talking and never even having to take off a suit or break a sweat And I know Caitlin Clark is a rookie, but a 76k salary is less than most average Joe jobs like a UPS driver or office job. And that’s normal to us

[@jennapherhague5728]

Reminder: The USA men soccer players, who’ve never sniffed a World Cup receive 75% more than the women, who’ve won 4 World Cups.

[@ohanaathletics8953]

Cheryl Miller is why I started watching women's bball. Sue Bird is why I kept watching women's bball. Caitlin Clark is why I'm still watching.

[@Shodansixtyone]

Never heard of Sue Bird, never watched the WNBA, but because of Caitlin Carter & this clip, I have now & will try to find more info about Sue. She is articulate, bright, an athlete, and of course beautiful. I hope she and all the former Olympians will lobby to get CC on the team, it will bring fans galore to women's basketball.

[@jennapherhague5728]

Ignorance is bliss!

[@Lauren-dz6fh]

She’s so beautiful 🥺😭

[@berniecoderre3935]

For me Women's basketball was being played at an Insane level since the 80's when Pat Summit was the best basketball coach on the fricken planet and her team went to War every game!💚💚💚

[@rebelm256]

Title IX produced fierce female athletes & now finally are getting the recognition & accolades they have always deserved💰💪💰🎉

[@frankiek2269]

&rebelm256. Lol. Until guys take it over because they “identify” as females. But hey, at least we’ll finally get some “above the rim” play besides those embarrassing rim grazer dunks they always celebrate, like there aren’t 12 year old boys doing it on U-t00b.

[@karenwaddell9396]

Title IX put a lot of women into coaching. We didn’t know much about basketball, but we learned an taught middle and high schoolers the basics. I’ve been a Sue Bird fan since was drafted by the Storm and ran down the stairs for her introduction. She is also great because she stuck with the Storm whether they did well or not. Always a positive team member.

[@thomassherer5962]

When hearing that a 'Caitlin' broke Pistol Pete's NCAA record for points scored, I knew she had to be some kind of special. Shortly before the 1st round YT caused me to stumble on "Her" the Caitlin History documentary. WOW!! What I saw was similar to our Bird Man, the Magic Man, Lady Bird, and Air Jordan.of yore. She has a similar fluidity of motion planned for 3 or 4 seconds further in the Future as they and a few others have enjoyed. In "Her" of her 1st reaction to bullying in a Youth league when she was 5 or 6. A similar aged boy started in, Caitlin finished it. Besides, she has 4 older brothers, I am not worried about Caitlin being bullied in the WNBA. And she has at least 11 teammates, a coach, and a few refs Plus, she is going to be bringing in a lot of new Cash for salaries. Cash talks to Everyone. Looking forwared to Fever games next Season!

[@dcai2067]

Caitlin Clark is really one of a kind basketball player, a true unicorn.

[@mkmcrevy]

That smile. I can't. ❤

[@JMBBrasil]

Complain all you want but John590 ain’t lying. Caitlin is actually bringing men to watch the woman’s game cuz that’s how good she is.

[@JoseIlao-ql2gb]

Bringing the small kids as well.

[@NoKingFreeRadical]

The irony is I am now in TN - used to hate Pat Summit - of course now - Geno-Pat was legend.

[@jennapherhague5728]

Now that was a beef, so much so that Summit, a Hall of Fame coach, finally refused to play UCONN

[@kermitefrog64]

I do watch woman's sports. LSU and Iowa had an incredible game and this was the best basketball game I have seen regardless of NCAA, NBA or WNBA. Women play the game demonstrating the fundamentals of the game and the team play makes the game more enjoyable.

[@c15733]

Sue B in the house!! GOAT!!!

[@PatrickFordyce-b7c]

Sue Bird is a very amazing person and an Awesome basketball player and she is one of a kind she would be an awesome coach too !! Like the way she represents her self n very professional period ! She has a great heart and a very lovely personality and tries to improve women equally in sports !! Sue is a very lovely lady in real time ! Stay positive and keep smiling always Sue !! And stay safe always too!! Amen!!!🙏!!!❤❤❤

[@sofiafilip6574]

Love Sue🙌🏻 soo excited for this documentary!!

[@19Nati090]

Great documentary! ✌🏼

[@goldbrick2563]

Love Sue's hair

[@TubenIt83]

Seems like part of Caitlin Clark's impact on women's sports is the fact that, even for all of her accomplishments, this is Sue Bird's only appearance on this show so far.

[@jeannerayman7392]

I so remember that first Huge moment! So fast up the court!

[@lashendawest7509]

We love Sue bird

[@phasar1]

If Caitlin can’t save the WNBA it’s over for the league.

[@JoseIlao-ql2gb]

True

[@toddjohnson5176]

Sue bird is one of the best basketball players of all time. Show her respect. ❤ lucky Number five. 💪🏻💯👍🏽

[@jennapherhague5728]

GOAT!

[@TamaraVonnB]

We love you sue in the 206.....forever a staple. 🎉🎉

[@Karen-in3fg]

Sue Bird is amazing!!!!!

[@fwfulton]

After watching this, I googled Sue. She is without a doubt the Female Micheal Jordan; how about a 1 on 1 for charity - Nike needs a Sue Bird Shoe.

[@mrblend]

amazing that Sue Bird as great as she isss.... its amazing that she already giving CClark the bird/magic shout out.

[@Juke582]

Sue bird is the best of the role models! Greatest player out there!

[@SimonaMeows]

Love you Sue! Not only so talented, but beautiful inside and out. ❤

[@loveRoarke]

Cool interview with one of the coolest

[@clarkd1955]

When Caitlin brings up the ball, she brings the “exciting” out of her team and herself. Yes she can sink long 3’s, yes she can pass like magic, yes she can attack the basket with layups, sink fade shots, get steals, block shots at only 6’ tall BUT more than anything, she brings excitement and that transcends all of her many skills. Other players in the league might even have some of these skills better than Caitlin but when it comes to entertaining the crowd, Caitlin is in a league of her own. Just look at the ticket prices and number of spectators at her games compared to any other team and the numbers speak for themselves.

[@arianprofit]

She’s 100% on point. Magic and Bird. Clark is bringing notice and viewers.

[@reygonzalez9309]

What the hell are you smoking? Magic & Bird comparison is ridiculous. Also "Women's basketball is on the rise" that's absurd. These people need a dose of reality.

[@richardrojas6306]

Sue Bird visiting Q & D show, Players Tribute, just made me realize how much Women's basketball really has matured. When Kobe Bryant (RIP) attended games and had actually stopped in the locker rooms to chat with the ladies, made it very Special. Congratulations Sue Bird. Your truly a legend.🌹👋🤗🏀⛹‍♀

[@travisreynoldsmusic]

Sue is on another level of beautiful. Inside and out. It's nice to finally see her extroverted lol.

[@GaijinJK]

Sue is amazing.

[@StephenClarkertg]

Sue is such a Classy person, kind of reminds me of Catlin!!!

[@OdysseyEntertainmentWorldwide]

You are behind the times.

[@MP-tf7cc]

Best JF interview I've seen.

[@luisrobles0453]

Sue is a very likable person. I watched from college days. I am hoping that she will stand and acknowledge that CC has changed woman’s basketball for the better in her short, but very impactful professional career.

[@ThePattymom8]

She seems very normal And nice.

[@elizerlaguna3713]

Sue Bird is the GOAT of WNBA. She's a legend 👍

[@Alexamder-y2b]

My favorite all time ...we were born on the same island, born on the same day ...an hour apart ...it is why I live in CT and watch UCONN games every year ...I love everything that she's doing for the sport ...My "Monica " ....For you youngins that's "Love and Basketball ❤🏀"...yep even back then I was supporting WOMEN'S Basketball.

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

We love Caitlin Clark

[@xtremerisaxtremerisa1046]

Another example of high-profile Syosset class and accomplishment!

[@noowayist]

Sick style she is rocking here

[@NuTonesForever]

Absolutely, just so ultra cool!

[@ericjones9471]

She is just too cool!

[@kurtjohnson4816]

Sue fricken Bird. One of the best ballers AND humans ever. Legend. Gorgeous, smart, undeniable. Who wouldn't want to be one of her best friends?

[@dogwomanhere]

Thank you Sue for what you've done for womens sports. 💜

[@brucerhodes8197]

I'm addicted to men's college basketball... but I have to say, the Iowa vs LSU Women's game is one of the best basketball games I've ever watched... No question Women's basketball is on the rise... 12.3 Million TV's were tuned into that game!

[@jonkrispeterson6678]

That was Iowa. Iowa State is a great school, but they are the Cyclone. Iowa is the Hawkeyes

[@brucerhodes8197]

@@jonkrispeterson6678 Edited it, thanks I totally missed that I did that... Been so into the NC State story, both men and women making it to the final 4... I think I'm adding St to every school....lol

[@jonkrispeterson6678]

@@brucerhodes8197 no worries.

[@vickyduran526]

I really Love Caitlyn Clark, she is young and talented stop hating her

[@johngurganus3348]

WNBA was a joke for 27 years...Now Clark comes along and they are trying their best to ruin her. Maybe Fallon should have asked why she is not on team USA.

[@jencaul]

😂😂😂

[@robertnobles8189]

Respect!!

[@johnkranig2054]

She has the right last name for making those winning shots at the buzzer. I recall another person with the last name of Bird doing that on purpose.

[@markjackson6431]

Sue Bird is the best

[@jbpos25]

Sue Bird is my WNBA 🐐 but she’s right about Caitlin Clark being that Magic/Bird time for the game. Caitlin’s game is nasty and can’t wait to see her professional career

[@angelafox4380]

Sue seems very real and humble Great player. Best part of this interview and others ...is that she is alone and WITHOUT Megan!! Smart PR move!!! ❤

[@liia9736]

wow, that clip at the end!

[@lone982]

As an Aussie I have not heard of Sue Bird.... But Caitlin Clarke is well known to me...