Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner

Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner

Phoenix Mercury makes travel adjustments following airport incident

Phoenix Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard has announced that the WNBA team will make adjustments to their travel plans following an incident at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The team was reportedly subjected to inappropriate comments and behavior by an airport employee, which Nygaard described as "unacceptable and disturbing."

The incident involved Mercury star Brittney Griner, who took to social media to share her frustration with the situation. Griner, who is openly gay, said that she was targeted because of her sexuality. The Mercury organization has since released a statement condemning the behavior and calling for action to be taken.

Brittney Griner's impact on the Phoenix Mercury

Brittney Griner has been a dominant force for the Phoenix Mercury since joining the team in 2013. The 6'9" center is a seven-time WNBA All-Star and has led the league in blocks for six consecutive seasons. Griner's presence on the court has helped the Mercury to two WNBA championships, in 2014 and 2018.

Off the court, Griner has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has used her platform to raise awareness about issues facing the community. She has been open about her own experiences with discrimination and has worked to promote acceptance and equality for all.