Sue Wicks discusses her WNBA legacy and coming out journey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Sue Wicks, WNBA Hall of Famer, reflects on her career with the New York Liberty in an interview published on June 25, 2026. Wicks was the first WNBA player to come out publicly in 2002, a move she describes as groundbreaking for the time. As she prepares to be inducted into the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame, she shares insights on the evolution of the league and her connection with current LGBTQ players. Wicks recalls humorous moments from her playing days, including reading fanfiction about Liberty players in the locker room. The WNBA continues to embrace diverse voices and experiences among its players, signaling a shift in the sport's culture over the past two decades.
- •Sue Wicks is being inducted into the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame.
- •Wicks was the first WNBA player to publicly come out in 2002.
- •She reminisced about humorous locker room experiences, including reading fanfiction.
- •Wicks expresses pride in her career and the Liberty's early years.
- •She highlights the exciting presence of new LGBTQ players in the league.
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Sue Wicks on Her WNBA Legacy — And Reading Lesbian Fanfic in the Liberty Locker Room
"WNBA legend and Hall of Famer Sue Wicks reflects on her New York Liberty career, coming out in 2002, and why she's just as obsessed with the league's new gay players as we are.
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