Brittney Greiner is finally returning home, 294 days after being unjustly detained in Russia. The WNBA superstar’s release resonated throughout the WNBA and women’s basketball world.
The WNBA superstar’s release resonated throughout the WNBA and women’s basketball world. Here’s what the hoops community, from her Phoenix Mercury teammates to many supporters, are saying about her return.
phoenix mercury
There aren’t many days left. she’s coming home 𧑠pic.twitter.com/HsjbdPfdn5
β Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) December 8, 2022
brianna turner
Thank you to everyone who kept Brittney Greiner’s name alive #WEAREBG https://t.co/Ltx4PEFqAK
β Brianna Turner (@_Breezy_Briii) December 8, 2022
kia nurse
BG is back!!!!!π₯Ίπ₯Ίππ½ππ½π€π€
β Kay Nurse (@KayNurse11) December 8, 2022
Shay Pedi:
From free BG to BG free!! He won’t do it! ππΎ
β Shey Peddie (@SheyP11) December 8, 2022
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Greiner’s alma mater, Baylor University, also celebrated her release. Kim Mulkey, who coached BG at Baylor University, told ESPN: There is power in prayer. Britney is on her way back to her home, where she belongs. Our prayers are with her and her family as they recover and heal together. β
Current Baylor coach Nikki Collen added, “After nearly 10 months, we are excited and relieved to hear the news of BG’s long-awaited return.” Today is the day we have been praying for. We will continue to pray for her until she is reunited with her family and begins to recover from her experience. Dear Baylor family, she is coming back! β
In addition to W-League players and former BG coaches, various women’s basketball pioneers and supporters reacted to the news of her release.
Dawn StahlYeah:
Chiney Ogwumike:
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Ali Chambers:
The NBA and WNBA also released public statements regarding Greiner’s release and his return to be with his family.
Cathy Engelbart:
The following statement was released regarding Brittney Greiner’s return to Japan. pic.twitter.com/p0D0nhaNDW
β WNBA (@WNBA) December 8, 2022
Adam Silver:
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver today issued the following statement regarding Brittney Griner: pic.twitter.com/9QFqWIn1a4
β NBA Communications (@NBAPR) December 8, 2022