Brittney Griner has been in and out of the media spotlight ever since her return from Russia. Things haven’t necessarily been great for the former two-time Olympian ever since her return. But it didn’t seem like she had any trouble on the court after making her much-anticipated return to the WNBA. The Phoenix Mercury did not achieve the ideal goal but Griner showed no signs of rust.
The former WNBA Champion averaged 17.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. This was her 11th WNBA appearance as she also was selected as an All-Star. Amidst the high times were a couple of low moments when Griner had to face the daring questions of the media.
She faced a lot of backlash from the public regarding her release. And she also had to deal with a heckler at an airport while traveling. This ended up forcing the WNBA to alter its travel restrictions to ensure the safety and protection of its players.
While these things took place, one video went viral on social media which featured Brittney Griner and her Phoenix counterpart, Kevin Durant. The video featured Griner giving Durant a peck on the cheek while the NBA star clearly stated that he didn’t mind it because he loved her. This caused a lot of commotion and sparked dating rumors. However, the rumors are completely false as they are both really good friends.
Brittney Griner is married while Kevin Durant’s love life remains under wraps
Brittney Griner is currently married to Cherelle Griner, someone she met during her college days. The WNBA veteran was initially married to a fellow star named Glory Johnson. However, their relationship did not last for long as their love turned into a major mishap. Both individuals were involved in domestic violence cases and Griner then claimed that she was forced into marriage. After 28 days of marriage and having a baby, Griner and Johnson ended their relationship.
Brittney Griner is at the #MetGala with her wife, Cherelle.
The WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist was detained in Russia for nearly 10 months last year before her release in a prisoner swap. https://t.co/LMneaVrO6P pic.twitter.com/GnM3bhS44f
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 2, 2023
Soon after that ended, Brittney rekindled her relationship with Cherelle. She proposed to Cherelle and married her in 2019. Cherelle played a key role in advocating for Brittney’s release from Russia. She continues to fight for innocent people who have been wrongfully detained overseas. Both of them continue to support each other through all their struggles. On the other hand, Kevin Durant’s relationship status remains unknown.
The Phoenix Suns forward has been linked to many celebrities, musicians, athletes, and models in the past. But his last known relationship was with a woman named Cassandra Anderson. She was a successful volleyball player at the University of Florida. Dating rumors sparked after KD and Anderson were spotted on each other’s social media multiple times before sources revealed their breakup in 2018. As far we know, Durant is currently still.