The 6-foot-9 center, Brittney Griner plays for the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA. In the 2024 season, Griner averaged 17.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game, shooting 57.9% from the field. She also made a career-high nine three-pointers in the 2024 season and played a vital role in former team Phoenix Mercury’s playoff push after missing some games early in the season.
Griner played college basketball for Baylor University and won the NCAA Tournament. She also won four consecutive Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year awards, NCAA Most Outstanding Player, two times AP Player of the Year, and two National Player of the Year (Naismith) and to top it all off, she was named one of the best high school talents in US Sports history by MaxPreps. Before College basketball, Griner had a dominant high school career at Nimitz High School. As a senior, she led the Nimitz Cougars to the state championship final and set records by averaging 7.7 blocks per game. She was named WBCA High School Player of the Year in 2009 and played in the WBCA High School All-American Game.
How many times has Brittney Griner made it to the WNBA Finals?
Brittney Griner has been to two WNBA Finals as of January 2025. She has a record of 1-1 in the WNBA Finals. After being drafted as the number one overall pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft, Griner fulfilled humongous expectations by leading the Phoenix Mercury to the WNBA Finals in just her second season.
What years did Brittney Griner go to the WNBA Finals?
Brittney Griner played in the 2014 WNBA Finals against the Chicago Sky and the 2021 Finals also against the Chicago Sky. She came out victorious in 2014 but fell short in 2021 against a star-studded Chicago Sky.
In the 2014 WNBA Finals, Griner averaged 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 6.0 blocks per game in the series. She only featured in two games and displayed a monster performance on the defensive end as the Phoenix Mercury swept away the Chicago Sky in a dominating fashion. Diana Taurasi was named the 2014 WNBA Finals MVP as she averaged 20.3 points, 6.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game in the series.
In the 2021 WNBA Finals, Griner averaged 23.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game in the series.
When was Brittney Griner’s first WNBA Finals appearance?
Brittney Griner’s first WNBA Finals appearance came in 2014 against the Chicago Sky.
Brittney Griner’s WNBA Finals appearances/record
| Year | Team | Against | Result |
| 2014 | Phoenix Mercury | Chicago Sky | Mercury won 3-0 |
| 2021 | Phoenix Mercury | Chicago Sky | Mercury lost 1-3 |
What teams did Brittney Griner lose in the WNBA Finals?
Brittney Griner lost the 2021 Finals to Chicago Sky led by Hall of Fame talents Candace Parker and Allie Quigley led by one of the best point guards in WNBA's history in Courtney Vandersloot. The Sky also had young talent with experience in Kahleah Copper, Azure Stevens, and Stefanie Dolson. Sky defeated the Mercury 3-1 to win their first title.
In the 2021 WNBA Finals, Griner averaged 23.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game and led the Mercury roster in points per game.
FAQs on Brittney Griner
A. Brittney Griner stands tall 6-foot-9 inches.
A. Brittney Griner averaged 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 6.0 blocks per game in the series.
A. Diana Taurasi was named the 2014 WNBA Finals MVP.
A. Phoenix Mercury won the 2014 WNBA Finals MVP by defeating the Chicago Sky.
A. Chicago Sky won the 2021 WNBA Finals by defeating the Phoenix Mercury.
A. Brittney Griner is rated 92 in NBA 2k25.
