The 6-foot-9 center, Brittney Griner was drafted as the first overall pick by the Atlanta Dream in the 2013 WNBA Draft. In 2014, Griner made the first-team All-WNBA and was named the Defensive Player of the Year. In her second playoff appearance in 2014, she averaged 16.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.4 blocks per game, shooting an impressive 62.7% from the field and leading the Mercury to their third WNBA title.
The ten-time All-Star has enjoyed a prestigious international career with Team USA where she was part of the team that won the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Olympics Gold medals. She is also a two-time FIBA World Cup winner in 2014 and 2018. Griner played college basketball at Baylor University from 2009 to 2013, competing in the Big 12 conference. In her junior year (2011–12), she led the Baylor Bears to an undefeated 40-0 season, the first and only perfect season in the program's history, as of 2025. Griner has earned a spot on the prestigious WNBA 25th Anniversary Team, announced in 2021. In 2025, Griner started playing in Unrivaled, a 3x3 basketball league. She plays for team Phantom in Unrivaled.
Brittney Griner Contract Breakdown
Griner signed a 1 year, $150,000 contract with the Phoenix Mercury, including $150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $150,00 as per Spotrac.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||
| 2025 | Free Agent | Free Agent | Free Agent |
How much is Brittney Griner getting paid?
During the 2024 WNBA season, Brittney earned a salary of $150,000. She has become an unrestricted free agent in the 2025 offseason. She signed a three-year contract worth $664,544 with Phoenix Mercury in February 2020 which is ranked top-10 in WNBA’s history.
How much does Brittney Griner make in a minute?
Griner makes around $0.28 per minute. Brittney Griner’s salary for the 2024 WNBA season amounts to $150,000. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So if we divide her total salary by the number of minutes available in a year, then Brittney makes around $0.28 per minute.
Brittney Griner Career Earnings
Brittney Griner has earned approx. $1,318,450 from her WNBA contracts as of January 2025 as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Brittney Griner’s contract?
Griner’s contract had no terms attached to it. According to Spotrac, she has become an unrestricted free agent in the 2025 offseason.
How much of Brittney Griner’s contract is guaranteed?
Brittney Griner's entire $150,000 contract is guaranteed as per Spotrac.
Brittney Griner Contract History
Below are all the contracts that Brittney Griner has signed in her career till now:
February 18, 2023
Brittney Griner signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury worth $150,000.
February 14, 2020
Brittney Griner signed a three-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury worth $664,544.
March 12, 2017
Brittney Griner signed a three-year extension with the Phoenix Mercury worth $339,000.
April 10, 2013
Brittney Griner signed a rookie contract with the Phoenix Mercury.
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FAQ's On Brittney Griner
A. Raymond Griner and Sandra Griner are Brittney Griner’s Parents.
A. Brittney Griner is married to her second wife Cherelle Griner in June 2019.
A. Brittney Griner plays as a center.
A. Brittney Griner has won one WNBA championship with the Phoenix Mercury in 2014.
A. Brittney Griner has won two Defensive Player of the Year in 2014 and 2015.
A. In the 2024 WNBA season, Brittney Griner averaged 17.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 28.7 minutes per game.
