Brittney Griner played 11 years with the Phoenix Mercury before joining Atlanta Dream in free agency. The Mercury honored Griner with a video tribute.

On Wednesday, Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner made her first return to Phoenix since leaving the Mercury in free agency, and it's safe to say the league vet was feeling the love. For starters, Griner greeted multiple Mercury staffers as she walked through the tunnel pregame, doling out hugs and fist bumps.

Brittney Griner dropped 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds during an emotional return to Phoenix, where she played for her first 11 seasons.