After ten months of imprisonment in Russia, Brittney Griner is finally on her way home. Griner's other family – her fellow WNBA athletes – shared in celebration on Thursday morning, taking to social media to express joy and gratitude about the news.
"BG is free!!" Dallas Wings star Satou Sabally wrote. "This day couldn’t have started better, and I’m so glad this happened before the holidays."
BG is free!! This day couldn’t have started better, and I’m so glad this happened before the holidays."The best news to start our day with: finally, our sister BG is coming home!!" wrote Los Angeles Sparks star and ESPN basketball analyst Chiney Ogwumike. "So grateful for all those who tirelessly worked to make this happen. Welcome home, Brittney!!!!"So grateful for all those who tirelessly worked to make this happen.
"ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!!!!" wrote New York Liberty star and Olympic gold medalist Stefanie Dolson. "She’s finally COMING HOME!!!!"
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