For W.N.B.A.’s Oldest Rookie, a Lot of Persistence Goes a Long Way

Turner is one of five rookies on the Mercury; no team has more. And no rookie was spared from the good-humored hazing — not even Turner, who, at 29, is three years Griner’s senior and older than all but four players on the team. Chasing down basketballs does not bother her.

“I’d rather do that than have to dress up in airports while we’re traveling,” she said with a laugh. “Like, Halloween-type dress-up.”

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