On March 1, 2025, Olympic champion Brittney Griner grabbed headlines by opening up about her tough experiences playing at Baylor University under her former coach, Kim Mulkey. In a recent statement, Griner didn’t hold back, saying: “I’m fine, I am the Olympic champion, but I have suffered every day.”

The basketball star didn’t shy away from calling out Mulkey, who coached her during her time at Baylor. Griner shared that Mulkey’s words and actions hurt her deeply. “She insulted me heavily,” Griner said, adding that those painful memories still stick with her even now.

Griner went even further with a bold claim: if Kim Mulkey isn’t fired, she’s ready to leave the United States and compete for another country in international events. This shows just how serious the rift between them is and how strongly Griner feels about wanting change.

Her comments quickly got people talking, especially since Griner is a huge name in American sports and a key figure in the LGBTQ+ community. Her story shines a light on the struggles gay athletes face in sports and raises big questions about how coaches should treat and support their players.

So far, Mulkey hasn’t said anything official about these accusations. Meanwhile, fans and the media are watching closely to see if Griner will really follow through on her threat to leave the U.S., and whether Baylor University will step in to address the situation.