‘I feel younger here’: Brittney Griner feeding off new energy in early days of Dream training camp
3-time gold medalist brings experience and expectations to new-look Dream
CHAMBLEE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner said she’s catching her second wind.
“I feel younger here, honestly,” the 34-year-old told reporters Tuesday after the team’s second training camp practice. “I was starting to feel a little old. But I’m feeling young, they (are) believing in me and that’s all you can ask for.”
Griner’s acquisition is a piece of an offseason of change for the Dream, who enter their first season under new head coach Karl Smesko.
“Her practice habits are great.” Smesko said of his blue chip center. “Her willingness to help other people has been wonderful. She’s just been a tremendous teammate so far.”
The 11-year WNBA veteran spent her first 11 seasons in the league with Phoenix, averaging 17.7 points per game.
“Whenever you get this many years under your belt and people still believing in you, telling you you can do it — it just feels good,” Griner said.
Griner and the Atlanta Dream begin preseason play May 7 against the Washington Mystics.
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