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Mary Clarke

Brittney Griner received a heartwarming fan reception before her first home game in almost 2 years

It’s been an emotional few days for Brittney Griner and WNBA fans. Friday was Griner’s first WNBA game in nearly two years and it was as special of a night as you could ask for.

And now, Griner has officially hit the court back home in Phoenix for the first time in 585 days. Ahead of the Phoenix Mercury’s home opener against the Chicago Sky, Griner was given a wonderfully hype and heartwarming welcome back by fans in her introduction.

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Set to “Coming Home” by Ditty, Griner took the court to loud cheers from the Phoenix faithful in attendance in an incredibly awesome moment.

Not only that, Griner kicked the scoring off for the Mercury with this early strike to really get the crowd going.

Welcome home, Brittney Griner!

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