World reacts to Brittney Griner announcement
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner learned on Tuesday that she won the Associated Press' WNBA Comeback Player of the Year award.
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner learned on Tuesday that she won the Associated Press' WNBA Comeback Player of the Year award.
"Mental health is so important!"
"Is traveling not a rule in the WNBA?"
"Welcome back BG."
"You're playing with people's lives."
"We will ensure that our players and our organization and our staff are safe."
"They were there and faced harassment in the terminal because of a league plan that included a mix of charter and a select number of commercial flights with security protocols that failed."
"Our team nervously huddled in a corner unsure how to move about. We demand better."
“Player safety while traveling should be at the forefront."
"Brittney Griner’s return to the court is an inspiration to our nation – and is a testament to her strength and courage."
"I mean, it was great. But like honestly, c’mon now LA. We didn’t sell out the arena for BG?"
Brittney Griner lost in her return to the WNBA.
Griner previously said that the national anthem should not be played at WNBA games.
"It's one thing to work out and practice."
"We're always there for each other."