Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams and guard Chris Paul talked after Thursday's practice about Brittney Griner's release from a Russian penal colony.
. The Suns talked about the news as a team after Thursday’s practice at Smoothie King Center as they face the Pelicans on Friday and Sunday.
“Think about being away from your home for that many days, let alone your family, let alone your country, your team, your best friend, all that, she hasn’t had that,” Williams said. “And to have her on her way back is so cool and it put a smile on everybody’s face to talk about it as a team."Brittney Griner comes home in a prisoner trade that produces mixed feelings
“Brittney has had to endure an unimaginable situation and we’re thrilled that she is on her way home to her family and friends,” Silver said. “We thank the members of the NBA and WNBA community who never wavered in their efforts to raise awareness of Brittney's unjust circumstances.”"We're just grateful, thankful that she's coming home, thankful that she's alive," Williams said."She's been in our thoughts.
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