“We are neither Lawyers nor Politicians” WNBA All-Star Stefanie Dolson breakdowns the helplessness felt in Brittney Griner’s Preston situation
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Brittney Griner and her homecoming has been anxiously awaiting by the sporting world while she is serving a jail sentence in Russia. WNBA player Stefanie Dolson spoke with Lethal Shooter and Chloe Pavlech about the elements that influence Griner’s situation.
The Women’s National Basketball Association star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner, 31, was convicted of marijuana possession earlier this month and sentenced to nine years in prison by a Russian court. In an effort to bring Griner home, the US government apparently prepared to carry out a prisoner swap. The US has proposed Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer now serving a 25-year prison term there, in exchange for her. President Joe Biden has criticized the choice as being “unacceptable.” Professionals from all over the world have commented on the particular topic at every opportunity, and now Stefanie Dolson, a rival in Griner’s league and at her college, speaks out.
The truth about Brittney Griner’s situation
Since February 17, when they apprehended Brittney Griner at Sheremetyevo International Airport on the grounds that they thought she was in possession of marijuana oil-infused vape cartridges, which are prohibited there, Russian officials have been keeping her. In order to increase her pay and enhance her skill, Griner, like many other female basketball players, competes abroad during the WNBA summer season. At the time of her arrest, Griner was playing for UMMC Ekaterinburg in the Russian Women’s Basketball Premier League. Griner said she had no idea how the cannabis oil got inside her luggage, noting that she had a prescription from her doctor and had packed unexpectedly.
Brittney Griner has been a member of the Phoenix Mercury since she was chosen in the first round by the team in 2013 after graduating from Baylor University. The 31-year-old is recognized as one of the finest players in the WNBA and was chosen as one of the top 25 players in league history in 2021. In 2012, she won the Player of the Year Award and a national collegiate title. Since starting her professional career, she has also won a WNBA championship and two Olympic gold medals with the US women’s national basketball team. Griner began her professional athletic career in 2013 and became the first out homosexual athlete to represent Nike.
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Stefanie Dolson and her views on the current circumstance of Griner
Lethal Shooter, Chloe Pavlach, and the two-time All-Star Stefanie Dolson recently held a discussion on the league’s attempts to promote justice for Griner. She addressed her incompetence in the circumstance, though. Dolson stated: “For us, it’s just doing our part. Like it’s really small, our part. But it means so much to her and so much to her family. And I think the country in general just to see the support that she has with us.” She continued by stating: “I mean, we are not lawyers, we are not politicians so we can’t do much other than take stands, post in on social media every day, make sure everyone’s talking about it, signing the petition.”
Officials from Russia recently disclosed that discussions with the US on deploying Brittney Griner there as part of a prisoner swap are now under way. Despite the challenges, Griner and her family might have hope according to most recent reports. The WNBA star’s return has received tremendous national support. Many basketball superstars have shown up to join the fight, not only from her league. LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Dennis Rodman and various other superstars have used their prominent platforms to advocate for Griner’s release from her imprisonment.
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