{"id":428775,"date":"2026-01-25T10:09:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T10:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/428775\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T10:09:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T10:09:08","slug":"brittney-griner-issues-public-apology-to-sonia-citron-after-awkward-on-court-moments-go-viral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/428775\/","title":{"rendered":"Brittney Griner Issues Public Apology to Sonia Citron After Awkward On-Court Moments Go Viral"},"content":{"rendered":"

A preseason moment that once felt fleeting has resurfaced with renewed force. An on-court collision between veteran Brittney Griner and rookie Sonia Citron during a May exhibition game is again circulating online, drawing fresh reactions. The contact sent Citron to the floor and sparked debate. Now, as the clip gains traction, Griner has addressed the moment, adding context to a sequence that caught fans off guard.<\/p>\n

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Griner\u2019s hard screen sent Citron crashing to the ground in the middle of the first half, which is a classic rookie reality check. Griner talked about the crash<\/a> on Instagram, admitting that they were physically mismatched and apologizing for how bad it made them feel.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery time we meet on the court, it\u2019s me standing, it\u2019s me like, or, like I just, I really need people to call out screens, okay? I\u2019m an 18-wheeler, and there\u2019s a lot of little Mini Coopers out there, okay? Like, they gotta walk, like, gotta call out the screen. It\u2019s crazy, but so sorry,\u201d the veteran wrote, along with the caption \u201cMy bad yo \ud83d\ude02 @soniacitron.\u201d<\/p>\n

Griner\u2019s lighthearted apology carried extra weight given how her night in Atlanta unfolded then. What stood out was the moment after the collision. Griner helped Citron back to her feet, and the rookie quickly returned, flashing the toughness required at the professional level.<\/p>\n

Days later, Citron eased concerns herself, posting the clip on Instagram with a simple reassurance to fans \u201cI\u2019m good, everyone don\u2019t worry.\u201d<\/p>\n

What started as an awkward crash turned into a full-circle moment that showed how the WNBA deals with real-life situations with humor. In Griner\u2019s first game with her new team, Atlanta won 80-70. Citron learned a valuable lesson about how tough the league is. The viral video is still going around months later.<\/p>\n

Brittney Griner is making waves in the Unrivaled League<\/p>\n

Brittney Griner has moved on to a whole new arena, far away from the WNBA court. The veteran center is currently playing in Miami, Florida, for the second season of the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league. She is making her mark in a new, competitive setting.<\/p>\n

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Phantom BC<\/a>, her first team, but Griner was picked up by Vinyl, a team with stars like Erica Wheeler, Dearica Hamby, Rhyne Howard, and Courtney Williams. Griner turned what could have been a career setback into a new chance. After getting dropped by Phantom BC, she joined Vinyl and has been making the most of every minute. Her last game on January 23 told the whole story.<\/p>\n

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In just 9.4 minutes on the court, Griner scored 12 points. She shot 4-for-6 from the field and made both of her free throws. She also grabbed six boards, which shows that she still owns the paint like she does the court. No matter if it\u2019s the WNBA, the Unrivaled League, or any other court, she\u2019s ready to play at the highest level and make her mark.<\/p>\n

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