“Terrific lesson for my daughters” Barack Obama loaded Brittney Griner with praises to be the ‘New Face of Basketball’
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Brittney Griner, Barack Obama
Brittney Griner‘s return to the country has been anxiously anticipated by everyone while she is imprisoned in Russia. She was a WNBA superstar and was regarded as the league’s face for a significant period of time. It appears that former US President Barack Obama was also a fan.
The WNBA’s star player Brittney Griner, a two-time Olympic gold winner, was convicted guilty of marijuana possession last month and was given a nine-year prison term by a Russian court. In order to bring Griner home, the US authorities reportedly planned to conduct a prisoner swap. President Joe Biden has criticised the decision as being “unacceptable.”
Every chance they have, experts from all over the world have given their opinions on this specific topic, and her fellow league members have done the same as they have condemned the higher authorities for their carelessness.
The WNBA career of Brittney Griner and her detention in Russia
Since the Phoenix Mercury selected Brittney Griner in the first round of the 2013 WNBA Draft out of Baylor University, she has been a key part of the team. The 31-year-old is regarded as one of the greatest players in league history and was nominated as one of the top 25 WNBA players in history in 2021. She began her professional career in 2013 with the US women’s national basketball team, and since then, she’s won a WNBA championship, two Olympic gold medals, and two Olympic gold medals. She won the national collegiate title and the Player of the Year Award in 2012. In 2013, she became the first lesbian athlete to get a sponsorship deal with Nike.
Since her detention on February 17 at Sheremetyevo International Airport on the grounds that she was in possession of hashish oil-containing vape cartridges, which are illegal in that nation, the Russian government has been keeping a close eye on Brittney Griner. Like many other female basketball players, Griner competes overseas during the WNBA summer season to increase her earnings and enhance her talent. Griner was stopped in her attempt to join the UMMC Ekaterinburg team in the Russian Women’s Basketball Premier League. Griner acknowledged that she had a prescription for cannabis oil and that she had packed it, but she denied knowing how the substance ended up in her luggage.
Barack Obama once cited Griner as the ‘Face of Women’s Basketball’
Barack Obama praised over Brittney Griner during the Baylor Bears’ 2012 NCAA championship celebratory visit to the White House. He discussed how she represents women’s basketball and inspires people all across the world and additionally, he said that his two girls could learn a lot from her. He said: “This young woman is the new face of women’s basketball. As the father of two daughters, who are tall and beautiful just like them, it is great to have role models who can show that women can be strong, and athletic, and competitive. That’s a terrific lesson for my daughters.” She guided the Baylor Bears to their first NCAA championship in seven years when she was a crucial player on the team.
According to the most recent information from Russian officials, discussions on a prisoner swap are still ongoing and might result in Griner being forced to return to the US. The most recent news indicates that despite their challenges, Griner and her family may still be optimistic. The WNBA player’s return home has more public support than ever before, and other athletes from other sports leagues have also stepped out to support the cause as the US government is currently considering Griner’s prospective release from prison and return to her family.
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