PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mercury center and Atlanta Dream’s Brittney Griner reacted to her return to Phoenix ahead of tomorrow’s matchup.
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May 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) shoots against the Indiana Fever in the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Griner will play her first game back in Phoenix after signing with the Atlanta Dream in February. The Mercury posted a series of photos of the former Mercury on Instagram, highlighting key moments during her time with the team.
“I feel the tears already,” Griner said, with crying and laughing emojis.
Sep 17, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) is defended by LA Sparks center Li Yueru (28) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Mercury drafted Griner as the first-round pick in 2013. Griner spent 11 seasons with the team and won the WNBA Finals with Phoenix in 2014 — the franchise’s third.
In her final season with Phoenix in 2024, Griner averaged 20.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists.
A walk down memory lane 📸
For 12 unforgettable years, BG poured her heart into her teammates and the Phoenix community. She showed up every day with authenticity and joy!Join us on July 23rd as BG makes her return to The Valley on Originative Night brought to you by… pic.twitter.com/ph2Qf0sblB
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) July 22, 2025
The Phoenix Mercury face the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday, July 23 at 7 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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