In a striking instance of what some might call poor sportsmanship, WNBA Atlanta Dream Center Brittney Griner vented her frustrations at a referee during a live halftime interview with CBS Sports.
The Atlanta Dream ultimately triumphed over the Dallas Wings with a score of 83-75, but the real story unfolded during the halftime break when the Dream held a narrow lead of 37-30. As Griner stepped away for her interview, she abruptly turned back to challenge a holding foul called against her.
While the exact words she directed at the officials remain unclear, Griner was clearly agitated, seen on camera exclaiming, “be f*cking better!”
The stunned interviewer was left momentarily speechless.
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Shortly after her outburst, Griner attempted to defuse the situation by addressing the viewers, saying, “Sorry, ya’ll.”
In a related incident reported by , Griner allegedly used a racial slur directed at WNBA star Caitlin Clark during a prior game against the Indiana Fever. Following a particularly aggressive play where Griner fouled Clark, she reportedly referred to her as a “trash f*cking White girl.”
Brittney Griner Appears to Call Caitlin Clark a “Trash F*cking White Girl” After Fouling Out (VIDEO)
Despite these controversies, it seems the WNBA has opted not to take action regarding Griner’s alleged racially charged outburst.
Griner’s past has been marred by controversy, particularly following her infamous trade — deemed one of the most questionable in sports history — when President Joe Biden negotiated the release of notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout in exchange for her freedom. Griner had been sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison for drug smuggling after being caught with cannabis oil.
This high-stakes trade raised eyebrows not only for its moral implications but also for the broader consequences it might have on international relations, as Bout was reportedly back in the arms business, selling military supplies to groups like the Houthi rebels in Yemen.
