Brittney Griner, despite being a road opponent on Friday, received a standing ovation from the Los Angeles crowd on Friday night. Griner’s Phoenix Mercury are kicking off their season in L.A. against the Sparks – it marks her first WNBA game (excluding preseason) since Oct. 17, 2021 in the WNBA Finals. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBrittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 19, 2023, at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury stands for the National Anthem prior to the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 19, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The WNBA posted a video of several Los Angeles Sparks players – Griner’s opponent on Friday – discussing the WNBA star n a positive light on Thursday.

Source: Fox News May 20, 2023 13:27 UTC