Johnson-Griner to Miss 2015 WNBA Season
June 4, 2015 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Tulsa Shock News Release
TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa Shock President Steve Swetoha announced today that Glory Johnson-Griner will miss the 2015 WNBA season. Johnson-Griner and her spouse Brittney Griner are expecting their first child and Johnson-Griner informed the team that, after consulting with her doctor, she has decided to limit her physical activity.
"We are excited for Glory and Brittney and wish them the best in the upcoming year with the birth of their first child," said Swetoha. "We look forward to seeing Glory back in a Shock uniform in 2016."
Johnson-Griner averaged 13.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 30 minutes per game over the last three seasons, and is a two-time WNBA All-Star. She was the Shock's first pick in the 2012 WNBA draft out of Tennessee.
"It has always been a dream of mine to start a family with someone I love," said Johnson-Griner. "Being a professional athlete that plays year round, there is never a perfect time to get pregnant without putting my career on hold.
The entire process, from learning our fertility options, to making the sacrifices necessary nine months before this child is born, is merely preparing me to become a great wife and an even better mother. The hardest part is sitting out this WNBA season, being away from my loving teammates, and not being able to be on the court and play for our devoted fans.
Right now, I not only have my health to worry about, but also the health of this little one resting inside me. Rest assured, I will be back next season, stronger and more ready to play then ever!"
Johnson-Griner is expected to return for the 2016 WNBA season.
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