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. .
The two-time Olympic gold medalist
shared the news in her first public statement
since being freed from Russia. .
Griner took to Instagram to express
her thanks to all the people who
played a role in bringing her home. .
Griner took to Instagram to express
her thanks to all the people who
played a role in bringing her home. .
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. .
In February, Griner was detained by Russian
authorities and sentenced to nine years
in prison on drug smuggling charges. .
On December 9, Griner touched down
in San Antonio following her release
as part of a prisoner swap with Russia. .
On December 9, Griner touched down
in San Antonio following her release
as part of a prisoner swap with Russia. .
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