Brittney Griner Harassed By YouTuber At Dallas Airport Asking If She Still Wants To ‘Boycott America’

WNBA Releases Statement After Brittney Griner Is Harassed By YouTuber Asking If She Still Wants To ‘Boycott America’

Brittney Griner was recently harassed by a YouTuber asking if she still wants to “boycott America.”

While Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner and her teammates made their way through the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Saturday morning (June 10), she was verbally harassed by comedian and Blaze Media YouTuber Alex Stein, asking if she still wanted to “boycott America.”

The incident occurred as Griner and her mates walked through the airport on their way to Indiana, after playing a couple games in Arlington, Texas.

 

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Stein, a Dallas native who has gained some notoriety for confronting politicians, recorded himself criticizing the eight-time All-Star, specifically questioning her American patriotism, especially after being involved in the American-Russian prisoner swap with Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout on December 8, 2022.

Following the incident, the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) released a statement.

It began, “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 released continued, “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 steadfastly committed to the highest standards of security for players.”