About a week ago, Brittney Greiner was released from Russian custody and returned home. In his first public appearance, the WNBA superstar said: Instagram post She also revealed her intention to return and participate in next season.
“I also want to make one thing clear: I will be playing basketball for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury this season, and in doing so, I would like to say ‘thank you’ to those who have defended and written. I’m looking forward to being able to say,” and immediately posted it directly to me.
When news of the eight-time All-Star selection broke, the basketball community rejoiced and sent well wishes and congratulations to all of BG.
Greiner thanked her family, friends, supporters and faith for “keeping her going” during her illegal detention in Russia.
“I would like to thank everyone who has defended me, especially my wife Sherrelle Griner, my family, Lindsey Kagawa Colas and Casey Wasserman, the entire Wasserman team, Vince Kozar and the Phoenix Mercury, and the WNBA players. , and my entire team. The entire WNBA family, Terry Jackson and the WNBPA staff, my Russian legal team, Maria Blagovorina and Alex Boykov, leaders, activists, grassroots organizations, and Governor Richardson. and Mickey Bergman of the Richardson Center, the Bring Families Home campaign, Roger Carstens and the SPEHA team, and of course a special thank you to President Biden, Vice President Harris, Secretary Blinken, and the entire Biden-Harris administration. Dedicated to you,” she wrote.
Mr. Greiner’s full statement is below.
