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The whole world is following the updates of WNBA star Brittney Griner. The Phoenix Mercury star played during the WNBA off-season for a Russian team due to the higher salaries offered in other leagues.

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However, she was arrested earlier this year when she was in Russia. Since then, she has spent more than 200 days in prison so far.?

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Government officials are trying their best to try and bring her back to the United States of America. One of the measures put forth by the officials is a swap deal involving Griner and a former US Marine Paul Whelan, who is also currently incarcerated in Russia.

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It is not only the officials who are doing their part. The WNBA and various stars from the NBA have shown their support to Griner, and Cherelle, Brittney Griner’s wife, said that such acts are taken well by the basketball superstar.?

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Cherelle said, “It lets her know she?s not forgotten and like obviously you know, when you?re sitting over there and your country, they haven?t come to your rescue yet, I know that it makes her feel good because she doesn?t want to be forgotten.

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She said this while referring to the measures taken by the league to make people more aware of her situation. The WNBA installed a “BG42” floor decal on all 12 home courts across the league.

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NBA star Stephen Curry extended his support to Brittney Griner

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has been quite vocal regarding Brittney Griner‘s issue. The four-time NBA champion was the host of this year’s ESPY awards, and he decided to use the platform to raise awareness regarding Griner.

During the show, he said, “She’s one of us, the team of athletes in this room tonight, and all over the world. A team that has nothing to do with politics or global conflict.

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Moreover, the Warriors star revealed that he was wearing Brittney Griner’s jersey under his tracksuit. The Phoenix Mercury jersey with Griner’s name and her iconic #42 number was clearly evident to millions around the world.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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