Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was at the forefront of everyone’s mind as the WNBA All-Star game tipped off in Chicago
Griner was named an honorary All-Star player this year and every effort was made to spread awareness of her situation. It comes after the two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist pleaded guilty to drug charges at a Russian court near Moscow on Thursday but the US State Department says she is wrongfully detained. 'I'm terrified I might be here forever': Brittney Griner pens handwritten letter to BidenShe now faces up to 10 years in prison under the charge.
Even before play got underway, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert opened her press conference by mentioning that bringing Griner home remains the league's priority."I really want to start and just reiterate that we're thinking of Brittney Griner at this time," she said."She remains a huge priority for us, continues to have our full support, fully focused on getting her home safely and as soon as possible."READ: Former Gov.
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