Brittney Griner - Wikipedia
WEBBrittney Yvette Griner (/ ˈɡraɪnər /; born October 18, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). [1] She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. women's national basketball team [2][3] and a six-time WNBA All-Star. [4]
Inside Brittney Griner's first season after Russian detainment
WEBSep 7, 2023 · In her first WNBA game since the 2021 Finals, Brittney Griner had 18 points, six rebounds and four blocks in a loss against the Sparks in the 2023 season opener. The anticipation was building...
She’s one of the WNBA’s biggest stars. This is Brittney Griner’s ...
WEBDec 8, 2022 · Brittney Griner’s release from detention in Russia ends a nine-month ordeal and allows her the chance to restart her stellar basketball career.
Brittney Griner makes emotional return to WNBA as Mercury …
WEBMay 20, 2023 · Griner and the Mercury kicked off the 2023 WNBA season with their game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night, which marked Griner’s first real WNBA game since...
Brittney Griner - WNBA.com
WEBOct 18, 1990 · Two-time gold medalist with Team USA at FIBA Women’s Basketball World Championships (2018, 2014)…named the MVP of the gold medal game in 2018…named to ‘All-Star Five’ In 2014.
Brittney Griner: The Athletic's WNBA Person of the Year
WEBDec 7, 2022 · Griner has not returned to WNBA action since. She has been detained in Russia for 293 days — a detention the U.S. has deemed wrongful — and she’s currently working in a penal colony almost a year...
Brittney Griner's Return to WNBA Is Possible After Months of …
WEBMay 23, 2023 · Brittney Griner made her highly anticipated return to WNBA play after 10 months detained in Russia. She needed months of intense training to get back into playing shape, her trainer told Insider....
Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since …
WEBPublished 4:40 AM PDT, May 13, 2023. PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 1/2 hours before the Phoenix Mercury played Friday night, giving hugs and high-fiving her teammates, coaches and opposing players.
Brittney Griner makes a triumphant return in her first WNBA All …
WEBJul 16, 2023 · Phoenix Mercury superstar Brittney Griner marked a successful return to the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, her first since being released from a Russian penal colony last December.
Brittney Griner says she'll play in the upcoming WNBA season - NPR
WEBDec 16, 2022 · In her first public statement since being freed from Russia, Brittney Griner says she'll play in the upcoming WNBA season. The two-time Olympic gold medalist shared the news — and expressed...