Brittney Griner, a renowned basketball player in the USA, is known for her numerous achievements and inspiring women in a male-dominated society. This article delves into Griner’s career highlights, personal life, and her net worth.
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Early Life and Education
Born Brittney Yevette Griner on October 18, 1990, in Houston, Texas, she is the daughter of Raymond Griner and Sandra Griner. Brittney attended Nimitz High School before pursuing higher education at Baylor University.
Career Highlights
Griner’s basketball career began to flourish when she joined the Baylor Bears women’s basketball team at Baylor University. In 2009, she scored 34 points and 13 rebounds, and in 2012, her team won the NCAA championship with Griner scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds, and five blocks.
In 2013, Griner was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury for her debut Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) season. However, a knee injury impacted her performance that season. The following season, she bounced back with an average of 15.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.7 blocks per game, ultimately leading Phoenix Mercury to become the season’s champions.
Despite being suspended for seven games in the 2015 WNBA season due to personal issues, Griner’s performance in the later matches was exceptional. She continued to excel in subsequent seasons and played in the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association and Russian Premier League.
Griner represented the USA national team and won gold medals in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro and 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The team also secured victories in the 2014 and 2018 world cups.
Personal Life
Brittney Griner is openly lesbian and was married to fellow basketball player Glory Johnson in 2015. The couple separated in 2016 due to domestic violence.
Brittney Griner’s Net Worth
Brittney Griner’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.
