Brittney Yvette Griner (/ ˈ ɡ r aɪ n ər /; born October 18, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream 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 ]

Brittney Griner. Pronunciation: \GRY-ner\ Brittney Griner Twitter: brittneygriner Instagram: brittneyyevettegriner (BG) Position: Center Shoots: Right 6-9, 205lb (206cm, 92kg) Born: October 18, 1990 in Houston, Texas us. College: Baylor. High School: Aldine Nimitz in Houston, Texas

Jan 29, 2025 · After playing her entire 11-year WNBA career in Phoenix, Brittney Griner is headed to Atlanta. ... She was the runner-up in MVP voting in 2023 and was an All-WNBA first-team pick last season.

5 days ago · Griner played a pivotal role in the Mercury’s run to the 2014 WNBA Championship, where she earned Finals MVP honors. “Atlanta felt like home the moment I started thinking about this next ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Griner led the Mercury to the 2014 WNBA championship while topping the league in scoring twice and blocks eight times. Associated Press Brittney Griner averaged 17.8 points and 6.6 rebounds last ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Griner missed the 2022 season when she was detained for nearly 10 months in Russia after authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis.

5 days ago · ATLANTA, Ga. (Feb. 1, 2025) – The Atlanta Dream have signed Brittney Griner, one of the most dominant and impactful players, on and off the court, in the history of the WNBA. The ten-time All-Star, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and 2014 WNBA Champion adds elite talent, championship experience, and great character to the Dream’s roster.

Sep 13, 2021 · PHOENIX – 2014 WNBA Champion, two-time Defensive Player of the Year and two-time WNBA scoring leader Brittney Griner was once again named the Western Conference Player of the Week, as announced...

Jan 29, 2025 · Brittney Griner is leaving the Valley for Atlanta. After 11 seasons entirely played with the Phoenix Mercury, the 10-time All-Star center Griner has agreed to join the Atlanta Dream in free agency.

2 days ago · The addition of Griner, a 10-time All-Star and the most notable free-agent signee in franchise history, immediately generates higher expectations for the new season. Griner averaged 17.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks last season with Phoenix. She’s third on the WNBA’s career blocks list, 65 behind leader Margo Dydek.