Brittney Griner is an American basketball player for the Atlanta Dream of the Women’s National Basketball Association. In 2023, she was named the 100 most influential people in the world.
Brittney Griner Biography
| Real Name | Brittney Yvette Griner |
| Nickname | Brittney Griner |
| Profession | Basketball player |
| Date of Birth | 18 October 1990 |
| Age | 35 years, as of 2025 |
| Birth Place | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Houston, Texas, Untied States |
| Gender | Lesbian |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Ethnicity | Update soon |
| Religion | Update soon |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Nimitz High School |
| College | Baylor University |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor degree |
Brittney Griner Age
Basketball player Brittney Griner was born on 18 October 1990, in Houston, Texas, United States. She is 35 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Libra.
Brittney Griner Relationships
| Sexuality | Lesbian |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Glory Johnson Cherelle Watson |
| Spouse/ Wife | Glory Johnson (2014 to 2016) Cherelle Watson (2019-present) |
| Children | Twin girls with Glory Johnson A son, Bash with Cherelle |
Brittney Griner Family
| Father’s Name | Raymond Griner |
| Mother’s Name | Sandra Griner |
| Brother’s Name | DeCarlo |
| Sister’s Name | Shekera and Pier |
Career
| Debut | High School – Nimitz College – Baylor (2009-12) WNBA Draft – 2013: 1st round, 1st pick by Phoenix Mercury |
| Awards | Gold – 2016 Reo De Janeiro Olympic Gold – 2020 Tokyo Olympic Gold – 2024 Paris Olympic Gold – 2014 World Cup in Turkey Gold – 2018 World Cup in Spain and, other |
Brittney Griner Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 206 cm In meters – 2.06 m In feet & inches – 6’9” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 93 kg In pounds – 205 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
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Brittney Griner Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $5 Million (As of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | $227 Thousand (annual) |
| Income Source | Salary, contract, endorsement, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Brittney Griner
- Brittney Griner was born and raised up in Houston, Texas, to Raymond Griner and Sandra Griner.
- Her father, is a Harris county deputy sheriff and two-tour Vietnam War veteran.
- She attended Nimitz High School in Houston.
- In addition to lettering in basketball throughout high school, she played varsity volleyball as a freshman.
- During her junior season, a YouTube video featuring her dunks was watched more than 6.6 million times.
- In her 2008-09 season, she recorded 318 blocks, a single-season record.
- As a freshman at Baylor University, she blocked 223 shots set the all-time single-season record.
- As a sophomore, she received First Team All-American honors after averaging 23 points a game.
- In her junior season, Brittney Griner averaged 23.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 5 blocks per game.
- In the 2013 WNBA draft, the Phoenix, Mercury selected Griner as the first overall pick.
- In an interview with SI.com on February 11, 2012, she publicly came out as a lesbian.
- On August 14, 2024, she got engaged to fellow WNBA player Glory Johnson.
- In 2015, Griner and Johnson revealed that Johnson was pregnant with twins, and Johnson gave birth to twin girls on October 12, 2015.
- Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson’s divorce was finalized in June 2016.
- She became engaged to Cherelle Watson in August 2018, and they married in June 2019.
- In 2024, couple announced a pregnancy. In July 2024, Cherelle gave birth to a boy, whom they named Bash.
- On February 17, 2022, Brittney Griner was arrested on drug smuggling charges in Russia.
FAQ:
How old is Brittney Griner?
35 years, as of 2025.
Who is Brittney Griner’s ex-wife?
WNBA player Glory Johnson form 2014 to 2016.
Who is Brittney Griner’s wife?
Brittney Griner married to Cherelle Watson in June 2019.
What is Brittney Griner’s net worth?
Approx – $5 Million (As of 2025)
What is Brittney Griner’s annual salary?
Approx – $228,000 (As of 2025)
Who is Brittney Griner’s husband?
She is a openly Lesbian, and never married a man.
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