The WNBA released a statement Saturday afternoon addressing an incident that took place at an airport in Dallas involving Brittney Griner and other Phoenix Mercury players. As Mercury players were walking through the airport, a Twitter personality approached Griner and her teammates. While recording, he proceeded to harass Griner with questions after being told to leave her alone.
Shortly after the incident, Mercury forward Brianna Turner tweeted about the situation, saying that people were “following with cameras” and “saying wild remarks” as the team was at the airport following their game against the Dallas Wings Friday night.
The league released the following statement:
“As we gather additional information about today’s incident at the Dallas Airport, it has come to our attention that this was orchestrated by a social media figure and provocateur. His actions were inappropriate and unfortunate.”
“The safety of Brittney Griner and all WNBA players is our top priority. Prior to the season, the WNBA worked together with the Phoenix Mercury and BG’s team to ensure her safety during her travel, which included charter flights for WNBA games and assigned security personnel with her at all times. We remain…
