Brittney Griner has been arrested in Russia for possession and smuggling of drugs into the country. The WNBA star who plays with the Phoenix Mercury admitted to possessing cannabis oil.

Griner was sentenced to nine years of prison in Russia and expressed her views that she didn’t want to harm Russia or its people.

The arrest comes amidst rising tensions in the war between Ukraine, supported by the USA, against Russia.

The US has urged Russian officials to accept a deal for the basketball player and release her placing their demands as well.

However, discussions have been derailed with Moscow wanting the release of a notorious man in exchange for Griner, who is just a harmless WNBA player.

Moscow is demanding the release of the Russian Arms dealer Viktor Bout, also known as the “Merchant of Death.” He has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.

BRITTNEY GRINER FAMILY AND MOTHER

Brittney Yevette Griner is a professional basketball player born on October 18, 1990, in the city of Houston, Texas.

She was born to her father, Raymond Griner, and mother, Sandra Griner. 

Raymond used to serve as a sheriff in Harris County and was also a Marine veteran. 

Sandra Griner is a housewife of Mixed/Latin origins, and she is constantly active on her Facebook.

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She is currently in her early to mid-60s. Sandra and Raymond have four children together.

Other than Brittney, the three siblings are Shkera Griner, Pier Griner, her sisters, and Decarlo Griner, their only brother.

Griner is one of few women who have been able to dunk in the WNBA. She has a height of 6 feet 9 inches and is 31 years old.

BRITTNEY GRINER MARRIAGE AND RELIGION

Griner has been married twice in her life and identifies her sexual orientation as being attracted to women, i.e., lesbian.

She was initially married to co-WNBA star Glory Johnson in 2015. However, after multiple domestic violence issues, the couple split ways in 2016.

The two had twin daughters, Ava and Solei, born on October 12, 2015.

Again, in 2019, Brittney Griner married her Baylor classmate, Cherelle Watson, with whom she shared a lot of history. 

The two got married in June 2019 in a warm ceremony with their family and friends.

Brittney Griner primarily holds an American nationality and identifies as a mixed-race African American Latina. 

Her parents raised her as a Christian, and she holds those values. 

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In 2013, Brittney came out to the media as a lesbian but previously, she had come out to her mom. 

Her mother kept it a secret until her father found out, and she was kicked from the conservative Christian household. 

She reflects on the experience as a necessary step in her life that prepared her for what was to come. 

GRINER’S NET WORTH AND CAREER

Phoenix Mercury picked Brittney Griner as the 1st overall pick in the 2013 draft.

She has donned the number 42 jersey for almost ten years, representing the Mercury.

Griner won the WNBA championship in 2014 and has also been an NCAA champion.

She is also the only NCAA player to record 2000+ points while having 500+ blocks in a single NCAA season.

Griner has also represented the USA in the Olympics and Worldcup, gathering gold medals in the 2016, and 2020 Olympics and 2014, and 2018 World Cups.

She is one of the most accomplished WNBA superstars and treasures $5 Million. 

She plays in various leagues in the USA, China, and Russia to earn a higher income than traditional WNBA players.

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