Brittney Griner Sends Seven-Word Message to Liberty Star Natasha Cloud

The Liberty later on bested Atlanta with a score line of 81-86. Griner underperformed in that match with only nine points, two rebounds and two blocks. Cloud added seven to her team's tally, with one rebound, five assists and one steal.

That match ended the commissioner cup final hopes for Atlanta, losing the top spot to Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever, who beat the Connecticut Sun to secure their spot on July 1 against the Minnesota Lynx.

Griner has always been that loving figure among her teammates, be it former or present. Sophie Cunningham has major respect for the veteran and also shares a special bond with Griner. 

Her present teammates, especially Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray, adore her.

 “Having her on the court with me, I get to take a deep breath because she’s a force on offense and defense… She’s trying to make my job easier.” Howard said back in May.

Griner has also echoed the same love for them.

“Those three ladies[Howard, Gray, and Jordin Canada] right there… Everything they've shown me and my family… Every time you came to play here, you just felt the atmosphere.”