The whole world is following the updates of controversial WNBA star Brittney Griner. The Phoenix Mercury star played the WNBA offseason for a Russian team due to the low salaries in the league.
However, she was arrested earlier this year when she was in Russia to join her Russian team. Since then, she has spent more than 200 days in prison.
The officials are trying their best to try and bring her back to the United States of America. One of the measures put forth by the officials is a swap deal involving Griner and a former Marine.
It is not only the officials who are doing their part. The WNBA and various stars from the NBA have shown their support to Griner and Cherelle, Brittney Griner’s wife said that such acts are taken well by the jailed basketball superstar.
Cherelle said, “It lets her know she’s not forgotten and like obviously you know, when you’re sitting over there and your country, they haven’t come to your rescue yet, I know that it makes her feel good because she doesn’t want to be forgotten.“
She said this while referring to the measures taken by the league to make people more aware. The association has installed “BG42” floor decal on all 12 home courts across the league.
NBA star Stephen Curry extended his support to Brittney Griner
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has been quite vocal regarding Brittney Griner‘s issue. The four-time NBA champion was the host of this year’s ESPY awards, and he decided to use the platform to raise awareness regarding Griner.
During the show, he said, “She’s one of us, the team of athletes in this room tonight and all over the world. A team that has nothing to do with politics or global conflict.“
Moreover, the Warriors star revealed that he was wearing Brittney Griner’s jersey under his tracksuit. The Phoenix Mercury jersey with Griner’s name and her iconic #42 number was clearly evident to millions around the world.
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