Brittney Griner honored in Phoenix return, leads Dream to win over former Mercury

Brittney Griner returned to Phoenix for the first time since spending her first 11 seasons there on Wednesday night.

Now with the Atlanta Dream, Griner racked up 17 points and nine rebounds against her former Mercury to lead her current squad to a 90-79 victory.

The Mercury honored Griner with a tribute video before the game, with longtime teammate Diana Taurasi sitting courtside.

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