“Wanted Me To Do It”: Brittney Griner Opens Up About What Connecticut Locker Room Wanted From Her

“Wanted Me To Do It”: Brittney Griner Opens Up About What Connecticut Locker Room Wanted From Her

For 11 seasons, Brittney Griner played for the Phoenix Mercury, but she was rarely asked to be the locker room’s primary voice. After all, for most of her career, playing alongside OG leaders like Diana Taurasi and DeWanna Bonner meant that she just had to focus on leading through her play. But after arriving in Connecticut ahead of the 2026 season, the Sun’s locker room made it clear that they expect the veteran center to be the pilot of this t…