Glory Johnson Bio: WNBA, Kids, Wife & Net Worth

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Glory Johnson is a professional basketball player. She plays power forward in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Furthermore, she has played for many prominent teams. 

She has served in Russian basketball clubs like BC Chevakata Vologda and PBC Nadezhda Orenburg. She has also played in WCBA and Turkish League.

Currently, she plays for the WNBA team Atlanta Dream. Besides that, the basketballer is popular for her relationship with Brittney Yevette Griner. Brittney is also a WNBA center who plays for Phoneix Mercury.

If you are well acquainted with the WNBA, Griner is not a name you miss. She is famous for her height and unique playing style.

Atlanta Dream Power Forward Glory Johnson
WNBA Player Glory Johnson (Source: Pinterest)

Although Johnson married a woman, she hasn’t identified herself as a lesbian. In fact, she only dated men before her former wife.

Moreover, Glory is the mother of two beautiful twin daughters. She conceived them through IVF and sperm donation.

Apart from that, she has built quite a reputation through all her years as a basketballer. The Atlanta power forward is one of the most hard-working players in the WNBA.

Through her skills and consistent effort, she is also one of the most successful WNBA players.

Before getting into details about the WNBA player’s life and career, here are some quick facts about her.

Quick Facts

Full Name Glory Johnson
Birth Date July 27, 1990
Birth Place Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Nick Name Glory
Religion Christian
Nationality American
Ethnicity Montenegro American
Education University of Tennessee
Horoscope Leo
Father’s Name Bassey Johnson Udofot
Mother’s Name Mercy Bassey Johnson
Siblings Four
Age 35 Years Old
Height 6 feet 3 inches
Weight 170 lbs (77 kgs)
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Blue Eyes
Build Athletic
Profession WNBA Player
Current Team Atlanta Dream
Position Power Forward
Active Years 2012 – Present
Marital Status Divorced
Ex-Wife Brittney Griner
Kids Two
Net Worth $4 million – $12 million
Social Media Instagram, Twitter
Last Update September, 2025
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