Brittney Griner, the WNBA star and a current victim of drug arrest has been one of the most successful female players of all time. Keeping aside the negatives with the recent Russia arrest and her subsequent release, Brittney has from before acclaimed quite in his career.
Apart from her accomplishments, Griner’s impressive height of 6 feet 9 inches has caught everyone’s attention. Her height has been quite an advantage for her at each of her games. From block shots to rebounds and to providing a dominant stature against the opponent player, Griner continues to cement her legacy in WNBA.
Despite the positives of her height in her professional career, it affected her personal life at the time of studying in high school. As the tallest girl, she was constantly bullied which worsened her depression.
When comparing Griner’s height with the NBA star Stephen Curry, the GSW star would look like a dwarf standing next to him. He is 6’2, which is the average in the league.
Despite his average height, Curry is known for his hyper-technical abilities seen in every match. The 3 pointers by him have been one of the major attractions.
The NBA stars that are shorter than Brittney Griner
Apart from Stephen Curry, there are other NBA stars who are shorter than Brittney Griner.
One of them includes the legend, Kobe Bryant, regarded as the best shooting guard of his time. With a height of 6’6, he is just 3 inches shorter than Griner. His height never gave him any advantage in his game. His efforts to bring a change in the women’s sports field are reflected in Griner’s entry into WNBA.
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Another NBA legend is Michael Jordan with a height 6’6”. The Bulls legend’s height allowed him with strong drives, quick pull-up shots, and acrobatic layups. He also stood an inch above the average height required for a shooting guard.
Kyrie Irving, another NBA star with a height of 6’2 stands shorter than Brittney Griner. Irving is a point guard for the Brooklyn Nets. He does tricks with the ball that leaves one in amazement
As a fact, Brittney is not the tallest WNBA player. She stands at the fifth position in the list of tallest WNBA players.
