In a bombshell announcement that has rocked the WNBA and stirred controversy across the sports world, Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has declared her decision to leave the United States indefinitely. The Olympic gold medalist and 9-time All-Star made the announcement during a press conference early Tuesday morning, citing “relentless disrespect” as her reason for walking away from her home country.
Griner, 34, appeared visibly emotional as she addressed the media. “This isn’t a decision I take lightly. But if you disrespect me—my identity, my effort, my presence—then you will lose the very talent you once cheered for,” she said. “I gave everything to this league and this country, and I’m tired of being treated like a controversy instead of a human being.”
