Brittney Griner isn't ready to hang up her sneakers just yet.

After the Connecticut Sun fell 79-67 to the New York Liberty in their preseason finale, the veteran center delivered a message that silenced any retirement chatter. "A lot of people counting me out, want to call me old, want to set me to retire," Griner said bluntly. "But I'm not. I got a lot to go, and this team is bringing a lot out of me."

At 35 years old and entering her 13th WNBA season, Griner is facing the same questions that every veteran athlete eventually hears. But her response on the court made it clear she's not fading away quietly. In just 21 minutes of action, she poured in 16 points on an efficient 7-of-9 shooting, grabbed four rebounds, and looked every bit the dominant force fans have come to expect.

What really turned heads? Griner knocked down two three-pointers, tying a career high. It's a small detail, but it speaks volumes about her evolution as a player. She's not just trying to hold on—she's adapting and expanding her game. For a Connecticut team that brought her in to anchor the frontcourt and elevate their championship aspirations, that development is huge.

The skepticism around Griner didn't come from nowhere. Her 2025 season with the Atlanta Dream saw her numbers dip to career lows: 9.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game. For a player who built her legacy as one of the most dominant interior forces the league has ever seen, that drop naturally raised questions about what comes next.

But the Sun saw something different. They signed Griner to a one-year deal this offseason, betting on a fresh start. And if Sunday's performance is any indication, that bet might just pay off. Griner isn't looking back—she's proving she still has plenty left in the tank.