Age, Biography, and Wiki
Brittney Griner, born on October 18, 1990, is an American basketball player renowned for her dominance on the court. She stands out as one of the game's leading centers, known for her incredible skills and achievements. Griner began playing basketball in her freshman year of high school, where she quickly became known for her dunking ability, which often left spectators in awe.
Griner's professional career took off when she was selected as the number-one overall pick by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2013 WNBA draft. She made history by becoming the first WNBA player to dunk twice in one game during her debut. Her impressive career with the Mercury included winning a WNBA title in 2014 and earning multiple Defensive Player of the Year awards.
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| Date of Birth | 18 October 1990 |
| Age | 34 Years |
| Birth Place | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: Brittney Griner stands at an impressive 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm) tall.
- Weight: Her weight is around 205 pounds (93 kg).
- Measurements: Specific measurements other than height and weight are not widely documented, but her physical stature is well-known for contributing to her success in basketball.
Professionally, Griner was selected as the first overall pick in 2013 WNBA draft by the Phoenix Mercury, with whom she won the 2014 WNBA championship. Standing 6 ft tall, Griner wears a men's U.S. size 17 shoe and has an arm span of 87.5 in.
The only female WNBA players surpassing Griner's height of 6 ft, also that of fellow center Liz Cambage of Australia, have been the late Margo Dydek of Poland, at 7 ft, Bernadett Határ of Hungary, at 6 ft and Han Xu of China at 6 ft.
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 93 kg |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Brittney Griner has been in a high-profile relationship with Cherelle Griner (née Watson), whom she married in 2019. Cherelle Griner has been very supportive throughout Brittney's career and legal issues, including her detention in Russia.
In an interview with SI.com on February 11, 2013, Griner publicly came out as a lesbian. She also revealed in the interview that she was bullied as a child, explaining, "It's hard. Just being picked on for being different. Just being bigger, my sexuality, everything." She said she is very passionate about working with children in order to bring attention to the issue of bullying, particularly against LGBT people. Griner had previously come out to her parents in high school, which her father did not accept gracefully, forcing her to live with an assistant coach for six weeks during her senior year. She later wrote a memoir with Sue Hovey addressing bullying and self-acceptance, In My Skin: My Life On and Off the Basketball Court, published in 2014.
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Net Worth
Brittney Griner's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million, primarily due to her successful basketball career, endorsements, and appearances. Her wealth also includes earnings from playing in foreign leagues, which are often lucrative options for WNBA players.
On June 4, 2015, Griner and Johnson revealed that Johnson was pregnant with twins, conceived with Johnson's eggs through in vitro fertilization. The following day, and after less than a month of marriage, Griner filed for an annulment of the marriage citing fraud and duress; the annulment was denied. Johnson gave birth to twin girls on October 12, 2015, 16 weeks premature. Griner was ordered to pay child support to Johnson. The couple's divorce was finalized in June 2016.
Social Network
Griner is active on social media platforms, including Instagram and Twitter, where she engages with fans and shares updates about her life and career. She often uses her platform to advocate for social justice and share her personal experiences.
Griner attended Nimitz High School in Houston. In addition to lettering in basketball throughout high school, she played varsity volleyball as a freshman. Starting in her sophomore year, Griner practiced with the boys' basketball team, and worked with a Nimitz football coach to develop her leg strength in preparation for learning to dunk. During her junior season, a YouTube video featuring her dunks was watched more than 6.6 million times, leading to a meeting with Shaquille O'Neal.
In a 2019 interview with People, Griner stated, "People tell me I'm going to break the barrier and trailblaze. I just kind of look at it like, I'm just trying to help out, I'm just trying to make it not as tough for the next generation." In 2013, Griner was featured on the cover of ESPN Magazine. She appeared in "The Taboo Issue". She is pictured holding a snake, which is her favorite animal because they are "misunderstood". She says, "You just have to look at it in a different way."
Some U.S. officials expressed concern that Russia may have been using Griner as leverage in response to the international sanctions imposed against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The former Pentagon official Evelyn Farkas expressed concern that Griner could be used as a "high-profile hostage" by Russia. In May 2022, the U.S. State Department stated that they had determined Griner was being "wrongfully detained". On May 15, it was reported that the United States and Russia would consider a prisoner swap, with Russia exchanging Griner for arms dealer Viktor Bout, who had served 10 years of a 25-year federal prison sentence in the United States, on charges of conspiracy to kill American citizens and officials, delivery of anti-aircraft missiles, and providing aid to a terrorist organization.
Education
Griner attended Nimitz High School in Houston, Texas, where she began her basketball career. She later attended Baylor University, where she played for the Baylor Lady Bears from 2009 to 2013. During her time at Baylor, she led the team to two NCAA championships and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2012 NCAA Tournament.
In summary, Brittney Griner is a trailblazing basketball player known for her achievements on and off the court. She continues to be a prominent figure in the sports world while advocating for social causes and personal rights.
In 2009, Griner was named the nation's No. 1 high school women's basketball player by Rivals.com. She was selected to the 2009 All-American basketball team. She played college basketball for the Baylor Lady Bears in Waco, Texas. She had a breakout junior year in 2012, as the three-time All-American was named the AP Player of the Year, the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four, led Baylor in winning the National Championship, and won the Best Female Athlete ESPY Award. Griner is also the only NCAA basketball player to both score 2,000 points and block 500 shots.
During her senior year, Griner led the Nimitz Cougars to the Texas 5A girls basketball state championship game, where Nimitz lost 52–43 to Mansfield Summit High School. Griner dunked 52 times in 32 games as a senior, setting a single-game record of seven dunks against Aldine High School. Houston mayor Bill White declared May 7, 2009, Brittney Griner Day. On November 11, 2008, she recorded 25 blocks in a game against Houston Alief Hastings, the most ever recorded by a female in a high school game in the U.S. In her 2008–09 season, she recorded 318 blocks, a single-season record.
Griner was named a WBCA All-American and participated in the 2009 WBCA High School All-America Game, leading the team by scoring 20 points and collecting 9 rebounds.
In her junior season, Griner averaged 23.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 5 blocks per game. She blocked more shots than any other Division I women's team that season. Griner was named AP Player of the Year and The 2012 Premier Player of Women's College Basketball.
In September 2011, Griner spent two weeks playing under coach Geno Auriemma for the U.S. national team as part of its European training tour. Griner was the only college player in the group. She averaged 12.8 points and 7.3 rebounds a game with the U.S. team in Europe.
Griner was the sole player still playing in college on the 2012 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team finalists roster. Excluding Griner, the average age on the finalists roster was approximately 30 years, while Griner was 22 years old at the time of the Olympics. Griner decided in April 2012 not to participate in the 2012 Olympics due to family illness and her school schedule.
Along with being selected as the number-one high school player in the country by Rivals.com, Griner was featured on the cover of ESPN's Rise magazine, and was selected by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association as the 2009 State Farm/WBCA High School Player of the Year. Griner also won the 2013 ESPY Award for best female college athlete. She was the 2012 winner of the Honda Sports Award for basketball and the overall Honda-Broderick Cup winner for all sports.
