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Who is Brittney Griner?
Who is it? Brittney Griner is an American professional basketball player and the first female player to be selected first overall in the Women’s National Basketball Association draft by the Phoenix Mercury. Despite speculation, she has not transitioned genders; she is in fact a lesbian in a same-sex marriage. Her parents are Ron and Lyn Griner, pastors of a church in Phoenix. She began playing organized basketball at the age of 5 months in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her cousin and their friends. Griner’s impressive work ethic led to her becoming one of the most dominant players in college basketball history. She has won four championships with her team, including two NCAA Women’s Division I Basketball Championships in 2015 and 2016.
What made Brittney Griner famous?
What made him famous? Brittney Griner is an American professional basketball player with the Baylor Lady Bears and was selected first overall in the 2013 WNBA Draft, making her the first overall selection. Throughout her career, she has won four championships with her team including two NCAA Women’s Division I Basketball Championships and has been an outspoken figure in the LBGTQ+ community. Griner is not transgender, but rather a lesbian who became the first same-sex couple to marry in the state of Texas in June 2017. She has gained fame due to her impressive career accomplishments and significant role in the LGTBQ+ community.
Is Brittney Griner trans?
Is he/she trans? Despite speculation, Brittney Griner is not trans. Griner is an American professional basketball player born December 8, 1991 in Phoenix, Arizona. Her parents, pastors of a church in Phoenix, moved the family to Tulsa where Griner began playing basketball with her cousin and their friends. Griner was selected first overall in the Women’s National Basketball Association draft by the Phoenix Mercury in 2013. She is in a relationship with a fellow professional athlete and they became the first same-sex couple to marry in Texas in 2017. Griner’s social media posts on gender identity led to speculation but Griner has not mentioned any transgender identity and the facts point to her being a lesbian.