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Brittney Griner

Brittney's wife has pleaded with Pres. Biden to intervene! 🙏

Brittney Griner

Brittney's wife has pleaded with Pres. Biden to intervene! 🙏

There's no doubt the WNBA has incredible talent....and incredible critics! 🏀

Brittney Griner

#Women's National Basketball Association

There's no doubt the WNBA has incredible talent....and incredible critics! 🏀

The Houston native has been a basketball star since high school! 🏀

Brittney Griner

The Houston native has been a basketball star since high school! 🏀

Brittney Griner came out as lesbian in a 2013 interview. 🏳️‍🌈

Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner came out as lesbian in a 2013 interview. 🏳️‍🌈

Surveillance footage shows Brittney going through airport security. ✈️

Brittney Griner

Surveillance footage shows Brittney going through airport security. ✈️

The basketball star overcame terrible bullying as a child. ⭐

Brittney Griner

The basketball star overcame terrible bullying as a child. ⭐

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has called for Brittney's release. 😠

Brittney Griner

Sheila Jackson Lee

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has called for Brittney's release. 😠

Reps from the U.S. State Dept. have met with the basketball star! 🇺🇸

Brittney Griner

#United States Department of State

Reps from the U.S. State Dept. have met with the basketball star! 🇺🇸

Fans and the WNBA posted birthday greetings for Brittney and called for her release! 🏀

Brittney Griner

#Women's National Basketball Association

Fans and the WNBA posted birthday greetings for Brittney and called for her release! 🏀

Stars including Viola Davis were shocked by Brittney’s sentence! 🥺

Brittney Griner

Stars including Viola Davis were shocked by Brittney’s sentence! 🥺

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Brittney Griner

American basketball player

Born

Oct 18, 1990 (34 years old)

Height

6'8" (2.03 m)

Biography

Born in Houston on Thursday, October 18, 1990, Brittney Griner is a Libra by zodiac sign and is currently 34 years old. Standing at a height of 6 feet 8 inches, Brittney Griner has made their mark as a basketball player. Their journey to fame began with academic pursuits at schools like Baylor University, and the Nimitz High School (Harris County, Texas).

Over the course of their career, they have been honored with numerous accolades, including the Best Female Athlete ESPY Award, Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award and the John R. Wooden Award.

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