Key Highlights
- Brittney Griner opens up about her life as a new mother at the Sundance Film Festival.
- The couple married in June 2019 after meeting years earlier at Baylor University.
- Bash was born in July 2024, and Brittney describes his impact on her life.
- Griner emphasizes that being a mother is “so rewarding” despite the challenges of early parenthood.
Brittney Griner, the star of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), opened up about her journey as a new mom at the Sundance Film Festival. The conversation comes on the heels of their marriage in June 2019 and the arrival of their son Bash, born in July 2024.
Life After Bash
The WNBA star was candid about her experiences with motherhood during an exclusive interview at the Sundance Film Festival. “It is a lot,” Griner admitted. “I see why everybody says goodbye to sleep, especially in the early days, but it’s so rewarding. I come home, and he’s smiling. My day’s just good then.”
Griner shared that her relationship with Cherelle has been integral to their parenting journey. “They said as soon as you see them, everything that you thought mattered just goes out the window,” she told CBS Sports about seeing Bash for the first time. “That’s literally what happened.” The couple’s commitment to each other is evident in every aspect of their family life.
Family Moments
Bash made his post-game debut at a June 2025 press conference, sitting on Griner’s lap and playing with a Hot Wheels car. “He’s my why,” Griner explained. “It was starting to get to a point where I was like, what is my why? Honestly, and then he came along, and yeah, he’s my why.” The WNBA star emphasized that every action she takes is motivated by her desire to provide for Bash and teach him the right values.
Behind-the-Scenes
The couple’s commitment to their son can be seen in their home life. “Family shoots have become a team effort around here,” Cherelle Griner told CBS Mornings. “It’s a series of smiles, tears, feeding and naps. We love every second and can’t wait to take our first Christmas picture as a family.” The pictures showed the proud parents holding Bash in his little skeleton onesie, with his hunter-green nursery visible behind him.
Griner wrote on Instagram, “Bash may have the best room in the house,” highlighting the care they put into his environment. “Relle and I both fall asleep with Bash at night in that chair. We love every detail from his amazing book wall collection to his comfortable crib!
He sleeps like a big man in his room alone.” These moments underscore the depth of their bond as a family.
Brittney Griner’s journey as a mother is not without its challenges, but her dedication and commitment to Bash are evident. As she puts it, “It’s so rewarding. I come home, and he’s smiling. My day’s just good then.” The WNBA star’s insights offer a glimpse into the realities of new parenthood and the joy that comes with it.