Brittney Griner the 8x WNBA All-Star who was in a Russian cell for the last 10 months has returned home. After 10 months in prison, some think that she might not be in her best shape to return to the basketball court. However, her agent has given an update about her health and has said, “She’s doing really, really well. She seems to have endured this in pretty incredible ways.”
Griner hasn’t made any public statements, but she will make a statement sometime next week. The Phoenix Mercury star showcased her talents with the team. Griner has accomplished so many things in the league, She is a 3x All-American athlete, and the only player in the NCAA to have scored over 2,000 points and gathered 500 blocks. She has also won an Olympic Gold for America.
Brittney Griner: finishes career with 3,283 points (2nd in women’s NCAA Division I history, 110 shy of Jackie Stiles’ record)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 1, 2013
Brittney stands at an astonishing stature of 6 feet 9 inches, making her one of the tallest female athletes in the sport. It is a blessing she has such a height, which has made her an incredible blocker and gathers rebounds. She can dominate in the paint easily all thanks to her height. However, she does not only rely on her height, she has a wonderful skillset that sets her apart in the court.
Griner may be freakishly tall in the WNBA, but she is not the tallest in the league. It is surprising to know that 2 players are even taller than Griner. Margo Dyek is the tallest in the WNBA and stands at 7 feet 2 inches, after her comes Bernadett Hatar who stands just below the 7 feet mark at 6 feet 11 inches. Griner is just 4 inches short of the tallest player in the WNBA.
What is Brittney Griner’s WNBA salary?
Many might think that since BG spent 10 months in prison her contract would become null and void by her employers. However, the Phoenix Mercury still pays her wages. She has been earning even when she was serving time in prison. The 8x All-Star signed a contract with the WNBA franchise which would see her earn $664,544 USD in a span of 3-seasons. She currently earns $227,900 USD this season.
Brittney Griner: finishes career with 3,283 points (2nd in women’s NCAA Division I history, 110 shy of Jackie Stiles’ record)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 1, 2013
Brittney Griner also makes money through endorsement deals as well. When Griner was in Russia Nike continued to sell her jersey for $100. Griner signed an endorsement deal with Nike worth $1 Million USD. She is also the first openly gay athlete to be endorsed by Nike. Her current net worth stands at approximately $5 Million USD.