WNBA star Brittney Griner has a warning for U.S. citizens.
The longtime WNBA star, taken No. 1 overall out of Baylor, is sounding off on the situation with ICE agents. U.S. Border Patrol agents have been surrounded by controversy as of late, with two deadly shootings in Minnesota. Many in the sports world, including NBA star Victor Wembanyama, have sounded off on the situation.
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“You know, PR has tried, but I’m not going to sit here and give some politically correct [answer]. Every day, I wake up and see the news and I’m horrified. I think that it’s crazy that some people make it sound like it’s acceptable, like the murder of civilians is acceptable,” the San Antonio Spurs star said on Tuesday.
“I read the news and sometimes I’m asking very deep questions about my own life. I’m conscious also that saying everything that’s on my mind would have a cost that’s too great for me right now. So, I would rather not get into too many details.”
Aug 17, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner (42) shows emotion after scoring against the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images© David Gonzales-Imagn Images
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Griner, who was previously in prison in Russia following an arrest overseas for cannabis possession, is sounding off on the state of the country.
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She believes that what’s happened in Russia could ultimately happen in the United States.
Griner issues ‘warning’ to Americans
Griner’s speaking out as a documentary on her time in Russia is set to release.
“I hope this film can shed some light into what it could be like if we keep letting this happen,” Griner told The Hollywood Reporter. “Right now, we’re in a very bad place, especially with everything that’s going on in Minnesota and just across our country … I definitely think people will understand a little bit more now and be able to see some comparisons.”
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Griner understands she’ll face criticism, but she wants to speak out.
“I am human, and sometimes it gets me worked up, it makes me want to say something,” she said. “But at the same time, a lot of these people are just looking to get noticed in their mediocre lives, and they need a response from me or whoever they’re attacking to feel important, because they want to get their two seconds of fame. I try to do a good job ignoring it.”
Griner believes we can change.
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“I hope people get the sense of, ‘when we come together we can stop what’s going on,’” Griner said. “We can change what’s going on right now in our country.”
This story was originally published by The Spun on Jan 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
