Allisha Gray EXPOSES Atlanta Dream For Paying For Brittany Griner’s Trans Surgery
Debunking the Rumors: No, Brittney Griner Is Not a Transgender Athlete, and the Atlanta Dream Did Not Fund Gender-Affirming Surgery
Background: Who Is Brittney Griner?
Brittney Griner is one of the WNBA’s most recognized athletes, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, WNBA champion, and current player for the Phoenix Mercury. Known for her incredible height (6’9″) and dominant play, she is also an openly lesbian athlete and a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
The Rumors: What’s Being Said?
Recently, a wave of misinformation circulated online alleging that Brittney Griner is a transgender woman—claiming she was “born male,” “has a Y chromosome,” or “received gender reassignment surgery.” Some also claim Allisha Gray, a player for the Atlanta Dream, exposed a supposed cover-up in which her team paid for this nonexistent surgery.
These “scandals” are rooted in transphobic conspiracy theories with no grounding in reality. They have proliferated through social media, YouTube commentaries, and online forums, but are entirely unsubstantiated.
The Facts: What Does the Record Show?
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Brittney Griner Is a Cisgender Woman. Griner has always identified as female. She played women’s basketball at Nimitz High School in Houston, then at Baylor University (winning the NCAA title), and has only ever competed in the women’s category, which requires verification of sex assignment at birth.
No Evidence of Gender-Affirming Surgery. There is no credible report that Griner ever underwent gender-affirming (sometimes called “sex change”) surgery. Nor is there any evidence Atlanta Dream—where she has never played—paid for such a procedure.
Allisha Gray Did Not Make These Accusations. Allisha Gray, also a star in the WNBA, has not accused anyone or discussed this matter. No Instagram video, tweet, or public statement exists to support the claim that she “exposed” this so-called scandal.
Transphobic Stereotypes Frequently Target Tall, Athletic Women. Baseless rumors that tall, muscular women are “secretly men” are a form of misogyny and transphobia. These tropes have long been used to undermine female athletes, especially Black women, and have no credible basis.
Griner’s Public Life: Open, But Not Transgender Brittney Griner has been open about her sexuality (she is a lesbian) but has never claimed to be transgender, nor is there any record of gender-related medical treatments.
Why Do These Conspiracies Spread?
Misogyny and Bias: Tall, muscular women athletes have long been targeted by rumors challenging their womanhood.
Transphobia: Public discourse about transgender athletes is sometimes weaponized to attack cisgender women perceived as “too dominant.”
Internet Misinformation: Unsourced YouTube videos, forums, and social media are breeding grounds for invented stories that gain traction among those already predisposed to suspicion.
Conclusion: What’s the Real Story?
There is no factual basis for any allegation that Brittney Griner is transgender, that the Atlanta Dream paid for gender-affirming surgery, or that a WNBA coverup exists. These rumors are harmful, targeting both Griner personally and broader LGBTQ+ communities. As always, it’s vital to rely on trusted news sources and to be skeptical of sensational conspiracy narratives with no verifiable evidence.
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