BET Awards 2022: Here’s a Look at Brittney Griner’s Best Moments
Brittney Griner, Olympian and perennial WNBA All-Star, was arrested in Russia on February 22, 2022. The United States has declared she was wrongfully detained and the State Department is working on securing her release. Griner, a star for the Phoenix Mercury, is nominated for "Sportswoman of the Year" at the BET Awards 2022 which air on June 26th at 8pm. In advance of the show, let’s take a look at some special moments in her illustrious career and #FreeBG.
2012 Espy Awards
A young Brittney Griner receives an ESPY as Female College Athlete of the Year in 2012.
2013 WNBA Draft
Brittney Griner is introduced at a press conference after being selected as the number one overall draft pick of the Phoenix Mercury in 2013.
Tokyo Olympics
Brittney Griner poses with A’ja Wilson after winning her second gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
NBA Finals
Brittney Griner celebrates a win after game 2 of the 2021 WNBA Finals.
#FreeBG
A floor decal in Phoenix honors Brittney Griner.
Watch the BET Awards 2022 Sunday, June 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET.
