Brittney Griner on WNBA Makeup Application Class: “I Don’t Need That Shit.“
Here’s a girl power moment from Brittney Griner, WNBA superstar of the Phoenix Mercury. At the WNBA’s rookie orientation, Griner says she declined to participate in a session...

Brittney Griner on WNBA Makeup Application Class: “I Don’t Need That Shit.“

Here’s a girl power moment from Brittney Griner, WNBA superstar of the Phoenix Mercury. At the WNBA’s rookie orientation, Griner says she declined to participate in a session about makeup application and how to dress. "I don’t need that shit,” she told Elle

Guess missing the lecture didn’t hurt: in her first pro game Griner dunked twice, setting a new league record. 

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Phoenix Mercury challenges fans to reassess the WNBA
“I want [my daughter] to see women doing great things, regardless of whether or not she ever plays basketball, I don’t care…Just for me to be able to expose her to women doing things that society...

Phoenix Mercury challenges fans to reassess the WNBA

“I want [my daughter] to see women doing great things, regardless of whether or not she ever plays basketball, I don’t care…Just for me to be able to expose her to women doing things that society says men should do.”

- Mykael Wright, member of the practice squad for the Phoenix Mercury

Read Mercury’s challenge working out on espnW.com here

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