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World reacts to the Brittney Griner news
By Kevin Harrish, 2 days ago
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The inspiring Brittney Griner story of her return to the court after her wrongful imprisonment in Russia got another chapter this week as the WNBA star was officially named a starter in the upcoming WNBA All-Star game in her return season.
The news comes after Brittney Griner missed all of last season after she was arrested in Russia and given a nine-year prison sentence after authorities found a small amount of prescription cannabis oil in her luggage. Griner served 10 months in Russian custody before returning to the United States by way of a prisoner swap.
Griner made her return to the WNBA this season after spending over a year away from the court. And now not only is she back, but she’s also an All-Star game starter. And people had plenty to say about that on social media this week as a result.
This will be Griner’s ninth selection as an All-Star, including last year when she was named an honorary All-Star by WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The WNBA also honored Griner in a unique way at last year’s All-Star game as both teams wore No. 42 jerseys during the game’s second half as a tribute to her.
But there won’t need to be any special tributes this year – Griner will be there.
[ ESPN ]
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