Brittney Yevette Griner is an American professional basketball player and Brittney Griner Net Worth estimated net worth is valued at $5 million for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women’s National Basketball Association. She is the only NCAA basketball player to score 2000 points and block 500 shots.
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Brittney Griner is an American basketball player born on October 18, 1990, in Houston, Texas. She’s the youngest of four siblings and practiced sports from a young age. Brittney remained in many controversies after she came out as a lesbian.
BRINETTY GRINER Early Life
Brittney Griner was born in Houston, Texas, on October 18, 1990. Her father’s name is Raymond Griner. She is very close to her mother Sandra Griner. Brittney Griner has three siblings. she has a brother Decarlo Griner and two sisters Shkera Griner and Pier Griner.
She’s the youngest of four siblings and practiced sports from a young age. She attended Nimitz High School where she played volleyball and basketball for the Cougars, even taking her team to the Texas 5A girl’s basketball state championship, where they lost the final, but Griner was named a WBCA All-American player that year.
College Life
Brittney Griner attended college at Baylor University, where she played for the Baylor Lady Bears, establishing almost immediately her dominance, even as a freshman, establishing a single-season blocking record with 223 shots denied.
They would go on to eventually lose in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. Brittney Griner had her best collegiate season being named AP Player of the Year and winning the Division I Women’s Basketball Championship after defeating Notre Dame in the national title game.
Career
Brittney GrinerBrittney Griner was selected number one overall in the 2013 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury. Brittney Griner’s rookie year was off the charts and by her sophomore year, she had already set a new regular-season most blocks in a single WNBA game with 11.
Brittney Griner also played for three seasons in Russia, the country she’s currently detained in, for UMMC Ekaterinburg, with whom she managed to win back-to-back championships.
Personal Life
Brittney Griner married her wife “Glory Johnson”. But the couple divorced each other after one year due to some unresolved issues. Currently, she is in a relationship with her girlfriend Cherelle Watson.
| Full Name | Brittney Yevette Griner |
| Nick Name | Brittney |
| Working As | Professional Basketball Player |
| Age | 32 years |
| Date of Birth | October 18, 1990 |
| Birth Place | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Female |
| Playing Career | 2013-Present |
| Star sign | Libra |
| Parents | Father: Raymond |
| Mother: Sandra Griner | |
| Siblings | Brother: Decarlo Griner Sister: 1. Shkera Griner 2. Pier Griner |
Physical Statistics
| Height (Tall) | Feet/ and Inches 6’9″ |
| Weight | 205lbs |
| Shoe Size | 17 (US) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Playing overseas
It’s not unusual for WNBA players to play abroad during the offseason. During the 2013-2014 break, Brittney Griner went over to China to play for the Zhejiang Golden Bulls, she earned $600,000 for just 4 months of play.
Brittney Griner also played for three seasons in Russia, the country she’s currently detained in, for UMMC Ekaterinburg, with whom she managed to win back-to-back championships.That’s 12 times more than her rookie payday with the Mercury.
Brittney Griner Net Worth
Brittney Griner estimated net worth is valued at $5 million. During her three years playing in Russia, she’s estimated to have earned around $1.5 million. With her biggest payday from the WNBA being for $227,000 the league’s maximum amount allowed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much is Brittney Griner’s net worth?
Brittney Griner’s net worth is valued at $5 million.
What is Brittney Griner’s WNBA salary?
Brittney Griner’s WNBA salary is $221,515.
Who is Brittney Griner’s spouse?
Cherelle is Brittney Griner’s spouse.
What is the actual height of Brittney Griner?
the actual height of Brittney Griner is 6 ft 9 in (206 cm)
Does Brittney Griner have kids?
Brittney Griner has two kids from her first marriage.
How many marriages has Brittney Griner done?
Brittney Griner has done 2 marriages.