Brittney Yvette Griner is an American professional basketball player who has been playing for Phoenix Mercury after being their first pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft as their power forward. Brittney Griner is 33 years old as of July 2024 and was born on October 18, 1990. During her college basketball career, she won the 2012 NCAA Champion and was also the MOP (Most Outstanding Player) of that championship. Additionally, she was the 2012 and 2013 Naismith College Player of the Year and the Wade Trophy Player of the Year both in 2012 and 2013.
She has achieved many milestones, including being the two-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2014 and 2015, the WNBA Peak Performer two times in 2017 and 2019, the eight-time WNBA blocks leader from 2013 to 2019 and 2021, and the WNBA scoring champion two times in 2017 and 2019. She and her team won the 2014 WNBA Championship. Griner has also played overseas in the Russian National League and EuroLeague Women, where she achieved numerous honors. As of July 2024, she has been selected in the WNBA All-Star team for the tenth time. She won four medals by representing the United States in the Summer Olympic Games and the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Brittney Griner’s Wingspan
Brittney Griner’s wingspan is 2.2 m (approximately 7 ft 3.5 in). Her wingspan is greater than the NBA player, Andrew Bynum, whose wingspan is 7 ft 3 in. As of July 2024, Griner has a total of 787 blocks and 2,221 rebounds in her regular career seasons.
What is Brittney Griner’s hand size?
Brittney Griner’s hand size is 9.5 inches, bigger than Lebron James.
What is Brittney Griner’s shoe size?
Brittney Griner’s shoe size is men’s size 17.
Brittney Griner’s Team
Brittney Griner has been playing for the Mercury since 2013. She agreed to a one-year contract with Phoenix Mercury of $ 150,000 for the 2024 season.
Brittney Griner’s Position
For the Mercury, Brittney Griner is a center player. At 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) tall, she dominates her position on both offensive and defensive sides. Her offensive stats in the WNBA include an average of 17.7 points and 1.7 offensive rebounds. Griner is the second player to have recorded more than one dunk in a WNBA game, following Candace Parker.
FAQ's On Brittney Griner’s Wingspan
A. Cherelle Watson is Brittney Griner’s wife. They tied the knot in June 2019. Before being married to Watson, her wife was a WNBA player, Glory Johnson, but later got separated in June 2016.
A. Brittney Griner has three siblings named D, Shkera, and Pier.
A. As Brittney Griner’s WNBA profile’s personal information, she has two pet snakes Audii and Sage, and a dog, named Major.
A. Brittney Griner was born to parents, Ray and Sandra Griner.
