Before Sue Bird there was a 5’11” floor general hailing from Figueira da Foz, Portugal by the name of Ticha Penicheiro. The 2nd overall pick in the WNBA’s second-ever draft, Penicheiro entered the fresh-faced league with one goal, redefine the point guard position and do so with flair.

Penicheiro did that, and much, much more. She finished her career as the WNBA’s all-time assists leader (2,599) and racked up no-look pass after crafty dish after unfathomable find on the floor. As Sue Bird approcahes Penicheiro’s assists record look back at the storied career that was that of Ticha Penicheiro.