Brittney Griner Used One Word To Describe Playing For Team USA After Son's Birth

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner will be heading overseas soon for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. This will mark her third Olympic appearance with Team USA, having previously won gold medals in the last two Olympic events.

Right before she heads off to France, Griner made a huge announcement at the WNBA All-Star weekend in Phoenix, Arizona. The former Baylor Bears star revealed that her son had been born.

In a recent interview with NBC's Liz Kreutz, Griner shared the good news along with the name of her son, Bash. She also used one word to describe playing for Team USA at the Olympics after her son's birth: "Hard."

"It is hard leaving, but at the same time, he's going to grow up in a sports family, so he's going to understand. I think right now, all he's really worried about is just sleeping and milk time," Griner said.

Following the WNBA All-Star Weekend, Griner and Team USA will play a scrimmage in London, Paris, on July 23 against Germany. Their first official Olympic game will be on Monday, July 29, against Japan.

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