Brittney Griner’s Parents

Last Modified Feb 14, 2025 05:24 GMT
Brittney Griner Parents
Brittney Griner at United States v Duke game, 2024 (Source: Getty Images)

Brittney Griner or Brittney Yvette Griner is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream. She was a first overall pick of the 2013 WNBA Draft for the Phoenix Mercury and led them 2014 WNBA Championship. 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. Griner played for Nimitz High School in Houston, Texas, where she had one of the most dominating high school careers in the 21st century. She set a single-game record of seven dunks against Aldine High School and averaged 5.9 blocks per game during her junior year. Her video of dunking during high school games went viral which led to a meeting with Shaquille O’Neal.

As of January 2025, Griner is a 10-time WNBA All-Star Player. Griner represented the United States in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Summer Olympics Women’s Basketball Championships, winning gold medals in all of those events. By the end of the 2024 season, has totaled 812 career blocks, ranking third all-time. Averaging 2.6 blocks per game, she is on pace to become the league's all-time leader in blocks.

Who are Brittney Griner’s parents?

Raymond Griner and Sandra Griner are the parents of Brittney Griner, as per People. As of January 2025, they reside in Houston, Texas, U.S.

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. When he was sent to Vietnam in the 1980s, he also served as a Harris County Deputy Sheriff.

What nationality are Brittney Griner’s parents?

Brittney Griner’s parents, Raymond Griner and Sandra Griner, are of American nationality.

Also read: Brittney Griner's Nationality

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FAQ's On Brittney Griner

A. Brittney Griner is 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) tall.

A. Brittney Griner’s age is 34 years, as of January 2025.

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.

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