Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter

Associated Press

June 22, 2022, 5:09 PM·3 min read

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Brittney Griner will have a place at the WNBA All-Star Game, being named an honorary starter Wednesday by Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

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