Griner Returns Triumphantly to WNBA After Russian Detainment
- Brittney Griner scored 27 points in an emotional homecoming with the Phoenix Mercury after spending 294 days in Russian custody.
- Griner received an outpouring of support from fans, teammates, and notable figures like Vice President Kamala Harris.
- Despite two losses, Griner's dominant performances showed her readiness to pick up where she left off as one of the league's best players.
- Griner's case highlighted the financial struggles of WNBA players who often play overseas in the offseason to supplement their income.
- Griner continues advocating for other wrongfully detained Americans as she moves forward from her own ordeal.
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