On March 1, 2025 – the Olympic champion of Brittney Griner has just attracted attention when publicly expressing frustration about personal experiences during the competition at Baylor University under the guidance of Mulkey metallurgical coach. In a recent statement, Griner did not hesitate to share: “I’m fine, I am the Olympic champion, but I have suffered every day.”

This basketball star frankly criticized Mulkey, who was once her coach at Baylor. Griner revealed that she felt deeply hurt by words and actions from Mulkey. “She insulted me heavily,” Griner said, emphasizing that the painful memories from that period still haunted her to this day.

Not stopping there, Griner also made a strong statement: If Kim Mulkey was not fired, she was willing to leave the United States to find another country representing in international tournaments. This shows the seriousness of the conflict between the two, as well as Griner’s determination in requiring change.
Griner spokeses quickly attracted the attention of the public, especially in the context that she was one of the most famous athletes in the United States and the symbol of the LGBTQ+community. This story not only clarifies the difficulties that homosexual athletes face in the sports environment, but also ask questions about the role of coaches in supporting and respecting students.
Currently, Mulkey 尚未 尚未 has not officially responded to these allegations. Meanwhile, fans and the media are waiting to see if Griner has made a threat to leave the United States, and whether Baylor University will respond to this situation.