Brittney Griner Facts You Did Not Know

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In fact, she even managed to create history for Baylor by blocking 223 shots in a single season.

Brittney Griner finally entered the WNBA being considered one of the greatest shot blockers ever seen.

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BG won the WNBA Finals just once in her career. However, she is also a 8x WNBA all star and 8x blocks leader.

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Brittney Griner Facts You Did Not Know

In fact, she even managed to create history for Baylor by blocking 223 shots in a single season.

Brittney Griner finally entered the WNBA being considered one of the greatest shot blockers ever seen.

BG won the WNBA Finals just once in her career. However, she is also a 8x WNBA all star and 8x blocks leader.

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