Why Brittney Griner chose Connecticut: Youth, leadership and a path to coaching
Entering her 13the season in WNBA, Griner joined the Sun on a one-year, $1.19 million deal. She is one of few vets on the team and a vocal leader.
UNCASVILLE, CT — Aaliyah Edwards remembers her first game against Brittney Griner well. Possibly because it contained a welcome to the WNBA moment from the legendary post player. "I tried to do like a reverse layup on her in my rookie season and she sent me into the third row," said Edwards, who shuttered and laughed at the thought of it.
Edwards can chuckle because now Griner is on her side, a teammate with the Connecticut Sun . Entering her 13th season in WNBA, Griner joined the Sun on a one-year, $1. 19 million contract.
She said Edwards texted her when she agreed to a deal in early April. "She was just like, 'I'm so glad you're coming here,'" Griner said. "'I don't have to play against you anymore,' and I checked the back, and [said] 'I ain't got to play against you.
I don't got to guard you either. ' I was like, 'So, we're good. '" Edwards called Griner "a legend to our league.