Brittney Griner yells F-word at referees during live courtside interview
Brittney Griner Explodes at Refs During Halftime Interview/X via CBS
Brittney Griner made headlines Saturday night, not just for her play on the court, but for a heated outburst that unfolded on live television.
Just before a scheduled halftime interview during the Atlanta Dream's 83–75 win over the Dallas Wings, the 34-year-old center abruptly stepped away from the courtside mic to confront the officials.
Though the full exchange wasn't captured, her parting words were crystal clear:
'Be f–king better,' Griner shouted.
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The moment aired on CBS Sports, creating an awkward scene as cameras followed her emotional sidestep. Upon returning to the mic, the nine-time WNBA All-Star offered a brief apology.
'Sorry, y'all,' Griner said, before continuing with the interview.
Despite the outburst, Griner remained composed on the court.
She finished as the Dream's second-leading scorer, posting 15 points and eight rebounds on 50% shooting from the field, helping her team even their record at 2-2 on the young season.
It was a standout moment in her debut season with Atlanta after spending 11 years with the Phoenix Mercury, where she earned two Defensive Player of the Year awards and a WNBA championship in 2014.
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Griner's basketball career was dramatically interrupted in 2022 when she was detained in Russia for nearly a year after being caught with cannabis oil.
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She pleaded guilty to the charges and was later released in a high-profile prisoner swap in December of that year.
After her return, she shared her resolve to remain stateside.
'If I make that [U.S.] team, that would be the only time I'll leave the U.S. soil and that's just to represent the USA,' Griner told reporters in 2023.
She also explained why many WNBA players choose to play abroad during the offseason.
'The whole reason a lot of us go over is the pay gap,' she said.
'A lot of us go over there to make an income, to support our families, to support ourselves. So I don't knock any player that wants to go overseas and wants to make a little bit extra money.
'But I'm hoping that our league continues to grow, and with as many people in here now covering this, I hope you continue to cover our league and bring exposure to us.'
Griner, who holds career averages of 17.7 points and 7.4 rebounds, will next take the court with the Atlanta Dream when they face the Connecticut Sun on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
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