In an unexpected twist that has sent shockwaves through the sports community, ESPN has quietly removed WNBA star Brittney Griner from their prestigious GOAT (Greatest of All Time) list. The reason? According to an insider at the network, Griner has been deemed “not a good person,” a criterion that seems to have suddenly become more important than her undeniable achievements on the basketball court.

This decision, which has already ignited heated debates among sports fans and commentators, appears to reflect a shift in how ESPN evaluates greatness—one that considers an athlete’s off-court behavior as heavily as their on-court performance.

Brittney Griner, a towering figure in women’s basketball, has been a dominant force since her college days at Baylor. Her impressive list of accolades includes multiple Olympic gold medals, WNBA championships, and All-Star selections. For years, she has been considered a shoo-in for any list celebrating the greatest athletes of all time, particularly in women’s sports.

However, ESPN’s recent decision to drop her from their GOAT list has left many fans scratching their heads. According to an anonymous source within the network, the decision was made after much internal deliberation, with executives concluding that Griner’s character did not align with the values they want to promote.

“We hold our GOAT list to the highest standards,” the source said. “It’s not just about what you do on the court—it’s about who you are as a person. And in this case, we felt that Brittney Griner didn’t meet those standards.”

The response to ESPN’s decision has been overwhelmingly negative. Fans took to social media to voice their disapproval, with many accusing the network of overstepping its boundaries.