Brittney Griner Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Family, College, Phoenix Mercury, WNBA, and Net Worth.

Brittney Griner Biography

Brittney Yevette Griner, popularly known as Brittney Griner, is an acclaimed American professional basketball player who was born and brought up in Houston, Texas, United States of America. She is famously known as the player for Phoenix Mercury of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She plays center position wearing a jersey number 42.

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10 Quick Facts About Brittney Griner

1. Name: Brittney Griner
2. Age: 31 years old
3. Birthday: October 18
4. Zodiac Sign: Libra
5. Height: 6 feet 8 inches
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: A basketball player
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: $107k
10. Net worth: $3 million dollars

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Brittney Griner Age

Griner is 31 years old as of 2021, she was born Brittney Yevette Griner on October 18, 1990, in Houston, Texas, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on October 18, every year and her birth sign is Libra.

Brittney Griner Height

Griner stands at a height of 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm). Her body figure measurements stand at 30-25-35 inches or 78-66-90 cm.

Brittney Griner Weight

Griner Weighs 94 kg (207 Ibs). Known for her beautiful smile and charming personality, Griner has dark brown eyes and her hair color is black. Her gorgeous eye color is one of her most striking features.

Brittney Griner Family

Parents

Brittney is the daughter of Raymond Griner (father) and Sandra Griner (mother). Brittney came out as a lesbian in 2013 in an interview with SI. com.

According to her, she first told her mom Sandra Griner about her sexuality during her freshman year of high school but kept it hidden from her dad Raymond Briner, until her senior year and once he found out, he kicked her out of the house.

Recalling the difficulty she had to face at the time, the daddy’s girl, who is now in a good relationship with her father, said the experience made her a tough person and prepared her for life. Her story which she wrote down in a memoir with Sue Hovey is entitled In My Skin: My Life On and Off the Basketball Court.

Siblings

The basketball player has three siblings, two sisters namely Shkera Griner and Pier Griner, and a brother named Decarlo Griner.

Brittney Griner Wife

Griner was married to her fellow WNBA player, Glory Johnson. The couple tied their knot in May 2015, in Phoenix, Arizona. By June 2015, the couple announced that Johnson was pregnant with twins, the following day, Griner filed for divorce citing fraud and duress.

She revealed she has no biological connection to the twins and that Johnson had become pregnant through IVF treatment using her eggs and a sperm donation. They officially separated in June 2016.

Brittney Griner Salary

According to our reliable sources, Griner earns an annual salary of $107k.

Brittney Griner Net Worth

Griner has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an NBA player. Through her various sources of income, Brittney has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Brittney Griner Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Griner.

Brittney Griner Wiki

• Full Names: Brittney Yevette Griner.
• Popular As: Brittney Griner.
• Gender: Female.
• Occupation / Profession: NBA player.
• Nationality: American.
• Race / Ethnicity: White.
• Religion: Not Known.
• Sexual Orientation: Gay.

Brittney Griner Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 31 Years Old.
• Zodiac Sign: Libra.
• Date of Birth: October 18, 1990.
• Place of Birth: Houston, Texas.
• Birthday: October 18th.

Brittney Griner Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: 30-25-35 inches or 78-66-90 cm.
• Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm).
• Weight: 94 kg (207 Ibs).
• Eye Color: Dark Brown.
• Hair Color: Black.
• Shoe Size: 17.
• Dress Size: Pending Update.
• Breast Size: 30 in / 78 cm.
• Waist Size: 25 in / 66 cm.
• Hip Size: 35 in / 90 cm.

Brittney Griner Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Raymond Griner.
• Mother: Sandra Griner.
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Shkera Griner, Pier Griner, & Decarlo Griner.
• Marital Status: Not Known.
• Husband/Spouse: Was Married to Glory Johnson.
• Dating / Boyfriend: Not Known.
• Children: Sons (Not Known) Daughter(s) (Not Known).

Brittney Griner Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $3 million dollars as of 2022.
• Salary: Under Review.
• Source of Income: NBA player.

Brittney Griner Career

Brittney Griner College

Griner studied at Nimtz High School and has played both volleyball as well as basketball. She was named the nation’s number one high school women’s basketball player by Rivals. com.

On May 7, 2009, it was declared as Brittney Grinner Day by the Mayor of Houston Bill White. She attended Baylor University becoming the only NCAA basketball player to score 2000 points and 500 shots blocks.

Brittney Griner Professional

Brittney Griner Phoenix Mercury

Griner began playing basketball professionally in 2013. She began playing professionally after being selected by the Phoenix Mercury as the first overall pick in the 2013 WNBA draft.

Griner was named WNBA all-star and has recorded an average of 3.0 blocks per game. Due to her right knee injury, she was forced to miss the 2013 WNBA All-Star Game and was replaced by Tina Thompson.

In the 2014 season, she set a career-high of 15.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. On June 29, 2014, Griner set the WNBA record with 11 bounds in a game against Tulsa along with 21 points and 8 rebounds. On March 12, 2017, she signed a multi-year contract extension with Mercury.

Since her career started, she has not been treated to any other teams. Griner is a team member of the United States national team that won the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Besides WNBA, she has also played for other international teams including Zhejiang Golden Bulls and UMMC Ekaterinburg.

Brittney Griner Dunk

Phoenix Mercury center Griner stylistically didn’t like her dunk on a certain Friday night and was even less happy concerning the end result of a game against the long-time rival LA Sparks.

The 6-9 Griner’s 11th career regular-season dunk, in seven WNBA seasons, brought the Mercury within six points with 4:26 left at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Griner was open off a feed from Leilani Mitchell and said she decided to dunk “a little bit in the air, I was glad I didn’t get hung. It wasn’t one of my favorite dunks, that’s for damn sure. I rate it very low.”

During her junior season, a YouTube video featuring her dunks was watched more than 2.7 million times, leading to a meeting with Shaquille O’Neal. During her senior year, Griner led the Nimitz Cougars to the Texas 5A girls basketball state championship game, where Nimitz lost 52–43 to Mansfield Summit High School.

Griner scored by dunking fifty-two times in thirty-two games as a senior, setting a single-game record of seven dunks against Aldine high school. Along with her other accolades, Griner is credited with bringing the women’s game more attention due to her ability to dunk. She holds the NCAA record for dunks in a career with 18 total dunks. She passed Candace Parker as the all-time NCAA women’s dunks leader.

Brittney Griner Awards and Achievements

• WNBA champion
• 6 WNBA All-Star

• 2 WNBA scoring champion
• 7× WNBA blocks leader

• WNBA Peak Performer
• 2× All-WNBA First Team

• 3× All-WNBA Second Team
• 2× WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award

• 3× WNBA All-Defensive First Team
• 3× WNBA All-Defensive Second Team

• WNBA All-Rookie Team
• 3× Russian National League champion

• 2× EuroLeague champion
• Russian Cup winner

• NCAA champion
• NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player

• AP Player of the Year
• 2× First-team All-American AP

• Second-team All-American AP
• 2× Wade Trophy Player of the Year

• 3× Big 12 Player of the Year
• 4× Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year

• Mercury All-American
• WBCA High School Player of the Year

Frequently Asked Questions About Brittney Griner

Who is Brittney Griner?

Griner is an American professional basketball player who was born and brought up in Houston, Texas. She is famously known as the player for Phoenix Mercury of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

How old is Brittney Griner?

Griner is an American national born on October 18, 1990, in Houston, Texas.

How tall is Brittney Griner?

Griner stands at a height of 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm).

Is Brittney Griner married?

Griner was married to her fellow WNBA player, Glory Johnson. The couple tied their knot in May 2015, in Phoenix, Arizona. By June 2015, the couple announced that Johnson was pregnant with twins, the following day, Griner filed for divorce citing fraud and duress.

How much is Brittney Griner worth?

Griner is an accomplished basketball player with an estimated net worth of $3 million.

How much does Brittney Griner make?

Griner’s annual salary is estimated at $107k. This is per our average wage estimates for a WNBA player in the United States.

Where does Brittney Griner live?

Griner is a resident of Arizona, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Brittney Griner dead or alive?

Griner is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Brittney Griner now?

Griner is pursuing her career as an NBA player. She is famously known as the player for Phoenix Mercury of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Brittney Griner Contacts

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