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Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson just got their wedding gift from the WNBA — 7 game suspensions without pay for their domestic violence arrests last month.
Griner plays for the Phoenix Mercury, and Johnson for the Tulsa Shock — and each will begin their suspensions when the WNBA season begins in June. The season is only 34 games long … so 7 games is roughly 20% of the season.
You’ll recall … the couple got arrested after brawling with each other in their Phoenix area home. They were engaged at the time, but went through with their wedding 2 weeks later.
The WNBA President Laurel Richie says she consulted with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver — as well as several abuse counselors and domestic violence groups — before reaching her decision.
In addition to the suspensions … Brittney and Glory will have to attend individual counseling sessions.
http://ce.ivyrc.com/brittney-griner-glory-johnson-newlyweds-suspended-for-domestic-violence/