Brittney Griner has gone through a lot in the past few months. She was detained on drug charges in Russia for several months before being released in late 2022. The WNBA superstar is now back preparing for another season.Griner recently held a press conference for the Phoenix Mercury, answering various questions, including one about trans athletes in sports.Videos of her press conference went viral, with many commenting about the nature of her voice.Taliyah B@officialbabygrl@Khristina @MasterONeal I did NOT expect her to sound like this.3262143@Khristina @MasterONeal I did NOT expect her to sound like this. https://t.co/5SnE2DcnEHParlay Princess 💸@Nauti____Never knew Brittney Griner voice was that deep Never knew Brittney Griner voice was that deep 😕Griner's voice certainly sounds deep, but this has always been the case.You may be interested in reading: When Brittney Griner recounted her being bullied in school due to her body and voice: "I heard one of them say, 'She must be a boy'"Deplorable4trump2024@PTRUMPFORTX2020I swear on my dead grandmother I did nothing to the audio for Brittney Griner - this is live today2047671I swear on my dead grandmother I did nothing to the audio for Brittney Griner - this is live today https://t.co/nO0jw4QZbrJewishAmericanPrincess🇺🇸@LuvRedWhiteBlueSorry but Brittney Griner is not a woman. My god that voice is a mans voice.82Sorry but Brittney Griner is not a woman. My god that voice is a mans voice.When Cappy Moons attack@Silver102moonWhat the hell is going on with Brittney Griner's voice? Is she transitioning into a he?41What the hell is going on with Brittney Griner's voice? Is she transitioning into a he?Some men on Twitter claimed that Brittney Griner's voice was deeper than theirs.Your Fave@PartitionBeat@ brittney griner’s voice being deeper than mine4312@ brittney griner’s voice being deeper than mine https://t.co/Rrxzk0LmGrIndictedTxGuy2022@TxGuy2022Brittney Griner had a deeper voice than me!! What the heck 18Brittney Griner had a deeper voice than me!! What the heck 😳Yassified Edward Cullen@EllePantheraBrittney Griner home and y’all are being transphobic to a black cis woman, like some things really never change. And I don’t understand because y’all knew she was gay when y’all was fighting for her to come home, now y’all are surprised a 6’+ stud bball player has a deep voice🧐53Brittney Griner home and y’all are being transphobic to a black cis woman, like some things really never change. And I don’t understand because y’all knew she was gay when y’all was fighting for her to come home, now y’all are surprised a 6’+ stud bball player has a deep voice🧐Some users looked at the positive side of Griner's press conference, saying that instead of focusing on what her voice sounded like, they were just happy to hear the WNBA superstar.abby@abbytweetsballso good to hear Brittney Griner’s voice in this press conference 🥹🥹🥹 can’t wait to see her ball out this season31so good to hear Brittney Griner’s voice in this press conference 🥹🥹🥹 can’t wait to see her ball out this seasonSome of Griner's fans did not like the fact that she received so much criticism and defended her. Your Fav PR Girly@_CallMeTJ_Making fun of Brittney Griner & calling her a man is corny. She’s a beautiful woman who happens to have a deep voice. I’m 100% noticeably a woman and have a bit of a deeper voice. Leave her alone!2Making fun of Brittney Griner & calling her a man is corny. She’s a beautiful woman who happens to have a deep voice. I’m 100% noticeably a woman and have a bit of a deeper voice. Leave her alone!Brittney Griner expected to be back in action in a few weeksBack in February, the eight-time WNBA All-Star re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, securing a contract for next season. She's been working on returning to basketball and is expected to return to the court in a few weeks.You may be interested in reading: When Brittney Griner revealed the extent of her homesickness in 2014: “The nightmare for me was definitely feeling like I was forgotten"The 2023 WNBA season begins on May 19. There is, however, a chance that Griner will play in preseason games on May 9 or May 12.