WNBA star Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife, drawing renewed attention to the high-profile family story that followed her return from a Russian prison. The development stands out because Griner’s wife had been a visible part of the public campaign that pushed for her release.
The filing reportedly includes a request for joint physical custody of the couple’s two-year-old son. That detail shifts the case beyond the end of a marriage and into a custody matter involving the child they share.
Griner, now a center for the Connecticut Sun, remains one of the most recognizable figures in women’s basketball. News of the divorce is likely to generate broad interest not only because of her WNBA status, but also because her personal life became closely tied to an international legal and political saga.
While only limited details have emerged, the divorce filing marks a significant new chapter in Griner’s life after the intense public focus on her detention and return to the United States. The custody request suggests the legal process will center in part on how both parents share responsibility for their young son.
