Glory Johnson (Brittney Griner Ex-Husband) Wiki, Biography, Parents, Husband, Children

Publish date: 2024-05-16

In this article, we are going to shed light on the life of Glory Johnson who is known as the ex-husband of Brittney Griner.

We will answer questions such as Who is Glory Johnson? What is her date of birth? What is her profession? What are her nationality and ethnicity? We’ll also discuss who are her parents, and siblings, and who was her ex-wife Brittney Griner? We’ll also talk about what is Johnson’s weight, and height, educational details, and who are her children?

Who Is Glory Johnson (Brittney Griner’s Ex-Husband)?

Glory Johnson is a professional basketball player from the United States who plays for the Turkish club Besiktas Women’s Basketball Team. She is also known as the ex-husband/wife of WNBA player Brittney Griner. 

Glory Johnson’s Ex-Wife Brittney Griner Arrested

Brittney Griner has been sentenced to nine years of imprisonment on Thursday, 4th August 2022 for the illegal possession of drugs in Russia.

She was found guilty of smuggling and possessing drugs. She has also been fined 1 million rubles ($16, 590). In February 2022, Griner was detained at the Moscow airport for possessing vape cartridges with cannabis oil.

Glory Johnson Wiki, Biography (Date of Birth, Profession, Religion)

Glory Johnson is a professional American basketball player. She was born on 27th July 1990 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Her full name is Glory Bassey Johnson. She is a follower of Christianity.

Full NameGlory Bassey Johnson
NicknameGlory Johnson
Date of Birth27th July 1990
Place of BirthColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
ProfessionProfessional Basketball Player
ReligionChristianity

Glory Johnson Age, Zodiac Sign, Education

Glory Johnson is currently 32 years old. Her zodiac/sun sign is Leo. She finished her schooling at Webb School of Knoxville, Tennessee, and later attended the  University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. She holds a bachelor’s degree in global studies and a master’s degree in communications.

Age (As of 2022)32 years old
Zodiac/Sun SignLeo
SchoolWebb School of Knoxville, Tennessee
CollegeThe University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee

Glory Johnson Parents, Siblings

Glory Johnson was born to Bassey Johnson (father), an engineer, and Mercy Bassey Johnson (mother), an ICU nurse.

She is the youngest of her four siblings, including three sisters, namely Grace Johnson, Judy Johnson, and Dorothy Johnson, and a brother named Issac Johnson.

Father’s NameBassey Johnson (Engineer)
Mother’s Name Mercy Bassey Johnson (ICU nurse)
SiblingsGrace Johnson, Judy Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, and Issac Johnson.

Glory Johnson Husband, Wife

Glory Johnson is a lesbian, she got married to WNBA player Brittney Griner in May 2015 after getting engaged in August 2014. They ended their marriage by getting divorced in June 2016.

Marital StatusDivorced
Wife/HusbandBrittney Griner
GirlfriendNot Known

Glory Johnson Children, Twins

Glory Johnson gave birth to twin daughters, Ava Simone and Solei Diem, in October 2015 by IVF, while she was still wedded to Brittney Griner.Glory Johnson Children

Glory Johnson Children

Glory Johnson Career

Glory Johnson began playing basketball when she was in high school and later in college for the Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team. 

Her team bagged a gold medal at the 2011 Summer Universiade in China. She was drafted 4th overall in the first round of the 2012 WNBA draft by the Tulsa Shock. 

She is also known to have played internationally for two Russian teams named Chevakata Vologda, and Nadezhda Orenburg from 2012 to 2015. Currently, she plays for the Turkish team Besiktas since 2021.

Glory Johnson Height, Weight

Glory Johnson is 6 feet and 3 inches tall, which means, she is 191 cm high. She weighs around 77 kg.

Height6’3″ (191 cm)
Weight77 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Glory Johnson Nationality, Ethnicity

Glory Johnson’s nationality is American, and her ethnicity has been identified as Montenegro American.

NationalityAmerican
EthnicityMontenegro American

Glory Johnson’s Net Worth

Glory Johnson’s net worth, as of 2022, has been estimated between $4-$12 million.

Glory Johnson Facts

Glory Johnson On Social Media

Glory Johnson is available on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Glory Johnson:

Q1. Who is Glory Johnson?

Ans. Glory Johnson is a professional basketball player from the United States who plays for the Turkish club Besiktas Women’s Basketball Team. 

Q2. How old is Glory Johnson?

Ans. Glory Johnson is currently 32 years old.

Q3. Who are Glory Johnson’s parents?

Ans. Glory Johnson’s parents are Bassey Johnson (father), and Mercy Bassey Johnson (mother).

Q4. Who is Glory Johnson’s Ex-husband/wife?

Ans. Glory Johnson’s ex-husband/wife is WNBA player Brittney Griner.

Q5. Who are Glory Johnson’s children?

Ans. Glory Johnson is the mother of twin daughters Ava Simone and Solei Diem.

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