Brittney Yevette Griner is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women’s National Basketball Association.

Born on October 18, 1990 (age 31 years), in Houston, Texas, in the United States of America, Brittney is said to have a height that stands at 2.06m.

Brittney is said to have first married Glory Johnson in 2015 but unfortunately divorced in 2016 and married her current husband Cherelle Griner in 2019.

She was born to her parents Raymond Griner and Sandra Griner as well her siblings Shkera Griner, Decarlo Griner and Pier Griner

She played college basketball for the Baylor Lady Bears in Waco, Texas. She is the only NCAA basketball player to both score 2,000 points and blocks 500 shots.

Brittney Griner Parents: Meet Raymond Griner and Sandra Griner

Brittney was born to his parents Raymond Griner and Sandra Griner.

The NBA Sta’s father is a former marine as he is said to be a very disciplined person. Raymond served in the Marine Corps for two tours in Vietnam and worked as a deputy sheriff.

Raymond and Sandra Griner are said to be residing in Houston, Texas.

Career highlights and awards
  • WNBA champion (2014)
  • 7× WNBA All-Star (2013–2015, 2017–2019, 2021)
  • 2× WNBA scoring champion (2017, 2019)
  • 8× WNBA blocks leader (2013–2019, 2021)
  • WNBA Peak Performer (2017, 2019)
  • 3× All-WNBA First Team (2014, 2019, 2021)
  • 3× All-WNBA Second Team (2015, 2017, 2018)
  • 2x WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award (2014, 2015)
  • 3× WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2014, 2015, 2018)
  • 4× WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2016, 2017, 2019, 2021)
  • WNBA All-Rookie Team (2013)
  • WNBA 25th Anniversary Team (2021)
  • 3× Russian National League champion (2015–2017)
  • 4× EuroLeague champion (2016, 2018, 2019, 2021)
  • Russian Cup winner (2017)
  • NCAA champion (2012)
  • NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2012)
  • AP Player of the Year (2012)
  • Honda Sports Award (2012)
  • 2× Wade Trophy Player of the Year (2012, 2013)
  • 2× First-team All-American – AP (2011, 2012)
  • Second-team All-American – AP (2010)
  • 3× Big 12 Player of the Year (2011–2013)
  • 4× Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2010–2013)
  • McDonald’s All-American (2009)
  • WBCA High School Player of the Year (2009)