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Brittney Yvette Griner (/ ˈ ɡ r aɪ n ər /; born October 18, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). [1] She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. women's national basketball team [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and a six-time WNBA All-Star . [ 4 ]
On December 8, 2022, Russia and the United States conducted a 1-for-1 prisoner exchange, trading Brittney Griner, an American basketball player, for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer. Griner, a WNBA champion star and Team USA Olympic athlete, had been convicted of smuggling and possession of cannabis in Russia in August 2022 and sentenced to ...
Brittney Griner is the latest big name to join Unrivaled, the new three-on-three basketball league that will commence its first season in January.. On Wednesday, the 10-time WNBA All-Star was ...
Brittney Griner is now the 24th player to join Unrivaled Basketball, the offseason 3-on-3 league founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier.. The league, which is set to tip off in ...
Brittney Griner, alongside Team USA women's basketball teammates Jackie Young and Alyssa Thomas, became emotional during the gold medal ceremony as the national anthem played Aug. 11, 2024.
PHOENIX (AP) — There were times Brittney Griner thought she would never wear a USA Basketball jersey again. The two-time Olympic gold medalist was sitting in a Russian prison in 2022, sentenced to nine years in jail for drug possession and smuggling. Playing for her country again was a far-fetched idea at that point.
Griner's USA basketball teammates, peers and NBA supporters also shared their excitement about the news of her release. Coaches and media members also expressed relief. BG is FREE!!! 294 days and ...
Brittney Griner is heading to Atlanta!. After spending 11 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury since she entered the WNBA back in 2013, Griner recently signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta ...