“That would be sexy but i ain’t ready” Brittney Griner turned down a bold idea from her agent
Sebastian Wright
Updated on March 31, 2026
After being imprisoned in Russia in February 2022, WNBA player Brittney Griner has won the support of other athletes who want to see her sent back to the United States. The WNBA star was still being “wrongfully imprisoned,” according to the US government, who demanded that she be released quickly.
In addition to her on-court accomplishments, Griner frequently received all the attention due to her controversial and unsavory behavior off the court. Griner faced a serious complexities just before she made an appearance at the ESPYs, the yearly awards ceremony that ESPN hosts. She obviously participated in interviews and talk shows all over the world but Griner looked more worried about her ESPY attire, and when she and her stylist were picking her clothing, they had a casual talk about fashion which Griner wasn’t a fan of.
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The revolting scenario of Brittney Griner in Russia
Since detaining Brittney Griner on February 17 at Sheremetyevo International Airport on the grounds that she was in possession of illicit vape cartridges containing hashish oil, Russian officials have been paying closer attention to her. In order to enhance her earnings and develop her skills, Griner, like many other female basketball players, plays abroad during the WNBA summer. At the time of her arrest, Griner was playing for UMMC Ekaterinburg in the Russian Women’s Basketball Premier League. This month, despite the fact that her attorneys had filed an appeal due to the fact that cannabis oil is prohibited in Russia, she was given a nine-year jail sentence.
Brittney Griner has been a member of the Phoenix Mercury since she was chosen in the first round by the team in 2013 after graduating from Baylor University. The 31-year-old is recognized as one of the finest players in the WNBA and was chosen as one of the top 25 players in league history in 2021. In 2012, she won the Player of the Year Award and a national collegiate title. Since starting her professional career, she has also won a WNBA championship and two Olympic gold medals with the US women’s national basketball team. When Griner began her professional athletic career in 2013, she became the first out homosexual athlete to represent Nike.
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Griner and her wardrobe choice for the ESPYs
Griner faced a serious challenge just before she made an appearance at the ESPYs in 2013, which was her rookie year. She had already decided on her clothing for the next Conan television appearance, but she was now thinking about another wardrobe decision: what to wear to the ESPYs. She wants something to pair with the stunning black suit as the event is three days away. Griner instantly rejected the concept of the show’s outfit, despite her agent’s gutsy suggestion. She said: “That would be sexy, but I don’t think I’m ready for that.“
"We love her. … We miss her. … We're doing every single thing we can to get her out."
—Megan Rapinoe took a moment to acknowledge Brittney Griner at the ESPYS
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 21, 2022
Interestingly, the Brittney Griner topic was brought up during the 2022 ESPY awards ceremony, which was hosted by NBA star Stephen Curry. Curry praised the WNBA for its contributions and pointed to Griner’s Phoenix Mercury jersey to pay tribute to Griner. Griner has spent her entire life fighting gender stereotypes. Because of her distinctive features, she experienced bullying and harassment when she was a little kid. The Phoenix Mercury star, however, persisted in her determination to disregard the daily dozens of hate speech directed at her.
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