The Brittney Griner case seems to grab the attention of almost everyone in America. Especially after she got sentenced in a Russian court, thousands of fans and celebrities have come out to her support. However, a former Lakers great, who has more rings than Michael Jordan, seems to have turned the tables on Americans with regards to Griner.

Many have said that Russian laws are very strict when it comes to anything. Americans believe that people in Russia do not have the opportunity to express their thoughts without getting into trouble.

The Lakers legend Robert Horry, who is a seven-time world champion, explains how some things need to change in the United States.

Lakers great Robert Horry says Americans have too much freedom

Robert Horry was on his podcast where he talked about Brittney Griner. He was overseas when he heard the news and was shocked to hear that she got to serve nine years in prison. After she got her sentence, the US state department offered the Russian government a prisoner exchange swap.

Horry also jokes about how he and his podcast hosts should go to Russia and get Griner out. He says one of his co-hosts looks like a Russian and he could sneak into the prison and get her out.

But when it comes back to series topics, the hosts talk about freedom in America and how different it is from Russia. They say that if they say something bad about the government, they would get into trouble for that.

Horry talks about how America is a free country. He says, ” If you say something about POTUS… Its a free country. If we did do something foreign countries did, I think this place will be a better place… We have too much freedom” 

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How close is Brittney Griner being closed to released?

Griner has been in Russia since February and after more than 170 days, she was sentenced to nine years in prison. She pleaded guilty but requested leniency in the sentencing and admitted it was an honest mistake on her part. Regardless, they gave her nine years for her crimes.

Immediately after that, the US government confirmed that they have in negotiations with the Russian government for the exchange of Brittney Griner. They have offered them a rare prisoner swap deal with Russia.

For the first time, the Russian government has confirmed that they have been in talks with the US. They did not elaborate how far in the talks they were, but agreed the two countries were in communication. This is a major update, but talks are still going on and may take more time.

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Regardless, everyone would love to see Griner return home. Despite how some Lakers great feel about freedom in the United States.