Brittney Griner Announces Her WNBA Return
Brittney Griner Announces Her WNBA Return
Brittney Griner , Announces Her , WNBA Return.
NPR reports that Brittney Griner has confirmed that she will be playing in the upcoming season of the WNBA.
NPR reports that Brittney Griner has confirmed that she will be playing in the upcoming season of the WNBA.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist shared the news in her first public statement since being freed from Russia.
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The two-time Olympic gold medalist shared the news in her first public statement since being freed from Russia.
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Griner took to Instagram to express her thanks to all the people who played a role in bringing her home.
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Griner took to Instagram to express her thanks to all the people who played a role in bringing her home.
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I intend to play basketball for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury this season, and in doing so, I look forward to being able to say 'thank you' to those of you who advocated, wrote, and posted for me in person soon, Brittney Griner, via Instagram.
The 2023 WNBA season will begin on May 19.
In 2021, Griner was the Mercury's top scorer and rebounder.
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In February, Griner was detained by Russian authorities and sentenced to nine years in prison on drug smuggling charges.
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On December 9, Griner touched down in San Antonio following her release as part of a prisoner swap with Russia.
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On December 9, Griner touched down in San Antonio following her release as part of a prisoner swap with Russia.
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It feels so good to be home!
The last 10 months have been a battle at every turn.
I dug deep to keep my faith and it was the love from so many of you that helped keep me going.
, Brittney Griner, via Instagram.
It feels so good to be home!
The last 10 months have been a battle at every turn.
I dug deep to keep my faith and it was the love from so many of you that helped keep me going.
, Brittney Griner, via Instagram.
It feels so good to be home!
The last 10 months have been a battle at every turn.
I dug deep to keep my faith and it was the love from so many of you that helped keep me going.
, Brittney Griner, via Instagram.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone for your help, Brittney Griner, via Instagram