Brittney Griner or Brittney Yvette Griner is an American professional basketball player who was the first overall pick of the 2013 WNBA Draft as a center for the Phoenix Mercury. As of September 2024, Griner is still playing for the Mercury. She was born on October 18, 1990, in Houston, Texas.
Griner and her team were the 2014 WNBA Champions. She has earned many awards, including the 2017 and 2019 WNBA Scoring Champion and she was the eight-time WNBA Block Leader from 2013 to 2019 and again in 2021. Additionally, she was the 2017 and 2019 WNBA Peak Performer and the 2014 and 2015 Defensive Player of the Year.
As of September 2024, she is a 9-time WNBA All-Star Player. Griner represented the United States in the 2016 Summer Olympics Women’s Basketball Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the 2020 Summer Olympics Women’s Basketball Championship in Tokyo, the 2014 FIBA World Championship for Women in Turkey, and the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Spain and won gold medals in all of them.
Who are Brittney Griner’s Parents?
Raymond Griner and Sandra Griner are the parents of Brittney Griner.
Who is Brittney Griner’s Mother?
Sandra Griner, the mother of Brittney Griner, is a full-time homemaker. She is a mother of four children, including three daughters and one son.
Who is Brittney Griner’s Father?
Raymond Griner, Brittney Griner’s father, was a former Marine Veteran who completed two tours of duty in 1968 and 1969. When he was sent to Vietnam in the 1980s, he also served as a Harris County Deputy Sheriff. As of July 2024, they reside in Houston, Texas, U.S.
What Nationality are Brittney Griner’s parents?
Brittney Griner’s parents, Raymond Griner and Sandra Griner, are of American nationality.
FAQ's On Brittney Griner
A. Brittney Griner is 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) tall.
A. As of September 2024, Brittney Griner’s age is 33 years.
A. Brittney Griner’s shoe size is men’s U.S. size 17
A. Brittney Griner is married to her second wife Cherelle Griner in June 2019. She was married to Glory Johnson on May 8, 2015, but got separated in June 2016.
A. In the 2024 WNBA season, Brittney Griner averaged 17.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 28.7 minutes per game.