Brittney Yevette Griner is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) currently imprisoned in Russia. She played college basketball for the Baylor Lady Bears in Waco, Texas. She is the only NCAA basketball player to both score 2,000 points and blocks 500 shots.
In 2012, the three-time All-American was named the AP Player of the Year and the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four. Griner is one of 11 women to receive an Olympic gold medal, an NCAA championship, a FIBA World Cup gold medal and a WNBA championship.
Griner was on the United States women’s Olympic team in 2016 and led them to victory at the Rio Olympics. In 2020, Griner protested the Star Spangled Banner and stated she would not be on the court while the national anthem was played during game openers. In 2021, Griner was named to the United States women’s national team for the 2020 Olympics, where she won her second gold medal.
Britney Griner’s Net Worth
Her estimated net worth is valued at $5 million. During her three years playing in Russia, she’s estimated to have earned around $1.5 million.
Britney Griner Children
Brittney Griner has two children—twins Ava and Solei—with Glory, according to People
Britney Griner Height
2.06 m
Britney Griner Husband
Cherelle Griner
Britney Griner Age
31 years