WNBA star Brittney Griner has broken her silence on a viral video clip that appeared to show her mouthing the words “f*ing white girl”** after fouling out during a game against the Indiana Fever last month. The video, which circulated widely online, ignited backlash and debate, yet no one in the sports media directly questioned Griner about the moment—until now.
At a Washington Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream game on Sunday, Outkick reporter Dan Zaksheske finally posed the question that had gone unanswered for over three weeks.
I asked Brittney Griner what she said after fouling out against the Indiana Fever three weeks ago (since no one else has asked since then), and she said she “can’t remember.”
I offered to show her the viral clip to jog her memory, but she said that “wouldn’t help.” pic.twitter.com/mdXxhMwwGM
— Dan Zaksheske (@RealDanZak) June 15, 2025
When asked what she said in the now-infamous clip, Griner claimed she “can’t remember.” Zaksheske then offered to show her the video to help jog her memory. Griner declined, saying “that wouldn’t help.”
Pressed further about the possibility that she may have uttered the phrase in question, Griner denied it flatly:
After the game, I asked Brittney Griner if it was possible that she said “f***ing white girl” after fouling out against the Indiana Fever, even though she couldn’t remember what she said.
“I know it wasn’t that because I wouldn’t use that type of language,” she said. pic.twitter.com/ny9pXCzpCt
— Dan Zaksheske (@RealDanZak) June 15, 2025
Outkick noted the long delay in media coverage, questioning why it took so long for someone to confront Griner with the viral clip directly. The footage has already been viewed by millions online, prompting polarized reactions.
- Critics argue that Griner’s denial is unconvincing and that the phrase appears clearly mouthed in the clip.
- Supporters defend her, noting the absence of audio and the subjective nature of lip-reading.
Regardless of interpretation, this is the first time Griner has publicly addressed the incident, placing her on record amid growing scrutiny over accountability and double standards in sports media.
BREAKING – WNBA “star” Brittney Griner has been caught on video calling Caitlin Clark “trash” and a “f—ing white girl.” pic.twitter.com/4N5LZMeGgG
— Right Angle News Network (@Rightanglenews) May 24, 2025
