On Friday, the Denver Nuggets announced the newest addition to their front office staff: former UConn star and living basketball legend Sue Bird.
Having coached her both at UConn and as a member of the US Olympic team, Geno Auriemma is very qualified to speak to Bird’s credentials for her new gig, and was asked about it after Saturday evening’s win over Vanderbilt.
“She’s one of the smartest individuals I’ve ever come across,” Auriemma shared. “I don’t think there’s any job in America that if you said ‘We’re gonna put Sue Bird in charge of it.