What is Brittney Griner's height, weight, and vertical leap? Exploring WNBA star's physical attributes on return to practice

WNBA star Brittney Griner re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury on February 21. Griner was released by Russia in December after the US agreed to a prisoner swap in exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout. Griner hasn't played in the WNBA since 2021.

What is Brittney Griner's height, weight, and vertical leap?

Brittney Griner is one of the best athletes the WNBA has ever seen. She stands tall at 6'9." Her weight during her last season in the league was around 205 pounds. Griner's widely reported vertical leap is 24 inches. Griner's physical attributes have helped her dominate her opponents over the years.

Griner has been away from basketball for some time now. She may take time to play at the level she was at during his last season in the WNBA. Griner might struggle to regain her physical conditioning right away.

The three-time champion averaged 20.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game in the 2021 WNBA season. Griner was integral in leading the Mercury to the finals, where they lost to the Chicago Sky. BG averaged 21.8 points and 8.4 rebounds in the playoffs, shooting 56.2%.

She has signed a one-year deal to return to the Phoenix Mercury. Brittney Griner has reportedly taken a 32% pay cut on her last salary. BG will earn a sum of $161,100 this season. The organization released a statement, expressing their happiness about Griner's return, saying:

"It's a great day for all of us to announce that Brittney Griner has officially signed to play for the Mercury in 2023," Mercury General Manager Jim Pitman said. "We missed BG every day that she was gone and, while basketball was not our primary concern, her presence on the floor, in our locker room, around our organization, and within our community was greatly missed.

"We will continue to use the resources of our organization to support her, on and off the floor, and we are thrilled for her that she gets to return to basketball, which she loves so dearly. This is a special signing and today is a special day for all of us."

Griner received plenty of support from WNBA and NBA players while she was imprisoned in Russia. The basketball world will be keen to see her take to the court after a two-year absence.