Brittney Griner was released by the Russian government in exchange for a high-profile prisoner, Viktor Bout, an arms dealer, who was in custody of the USA government.
32-year-old was arrested at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February 2022 after Russian authorities said she was carrying a vape canisters with cannabis oil.
Griner appeared at the hearing through a video link from her detention center in the north of Moscow.
The Russian court sentenced Brittney Griner for nine years in prison on August 4.
USA have won 10 titles in the FIBA women's World Cup and Brittney Griner was the part of the squad in last two title victories.
WNBA star Breanna Stewart has appreciated her time in Russia but opted to play for Fenerbahçe in Turkey.
Chelsea Gray won the 2022 Finals MVP.
Bird was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2002 and won Seattle four WNBA championships, in 2004, 2010, 2018 and 2020.
The Phoenix Mercury star was detained for bringing vape cartridges with cannabis oil in Russia.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James also raised his voice against the Supreme Court's decision.
Brittney Griner was released by the Russian government in exchange for a high-profile prisoner, Viktor Bout, an arms dealer, who was in custody of the USA government.
32-year-old was arrested at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February 2022 after Russian authorities said she was carrying a vape canisters with cannabis oil.
Griner appeared at the hearing through a video link from her detention center in the north of Moscow.
The Russian court sentenced Brittney Griner for nine years in prison on August 4.
USA have won 10 titles in the FIBA women's World Cup and Brittney Griner was the part of the squad in last two title victories.
WNBA star Breanna Stewart has appreciated her time in Russia but opted to play for Fenerbahçe in Turkey.
Chelsea Gray won the 2022 Finals MVP.
Bird was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2002 and won Seattle four WNBA championships, in 2004, 2010, 2018 and 2020.
The Phoenix Mercury star was detained for bringing vape cartridges with cannabis oil in Russia.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James also raised his voice against the Supreme Court's decision.