Recent news probably shattered the basketball world. After a fight for freedom, Brittney Griner is reportedly on her way to a Russian penal colony. While the location is still unclear, tensions are running high. The WNBA has fought alongside its star the entire time. And a WNBA legend is standing tall in these tough times.
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Breana Stewart had one of her best years in the WNBA. Averaging 21.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per game, she finished 2nd in the MVP race. In addition, she was the major catalyst in challenging Las Vegas in the semi-finals. While she made headlines as the biggest free agent in the league, Stewart hasn’t forgotten about the superstar who was absent.
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After an unfortunate update broke out on Brittney Griner, Stewart put the pressure on Joe Biden
Breanna Stewart calls on Biden to help Brittney Griner
Griner’s fight has gone on for over 250 days now. Despite pleading guilty to her crimes, a Russian court didn’t relax her nine-year sentence. US President Joe Biden was apparently furious, even calling her punishment “unacceptable“. The President has since worked to try and bring back the WNBA star. However, now that the news about her transportation came out, it brought out frightening reactions. Her WNBA family has been beside her throughout. And tonight, Stewart sent her plea to Joe Biden.
The former All-Star team captain took to Twitter to urge the President to make his move. She said in a tweet: “It has been 267 days since our friend, Brittney Griner, has been wrongfully detained in Russia.?It is time for her to come home.”?
“We are paying attention and we are counting on you,”?Stewart added.
It has been 267 days since our friend, Brittney Griner, has been wrongfully detained in Russia. It is time for her to come home. @WhiteHouse @potus @vp , we are paying attention and we are counting on you. #WeAreBG
— Stewie (@breannastewart) November 11, 2022
President Biden and US officials have reportedly tried to negotiate a prisoner swap, one that would potentially include Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, another US citizen currently incarcerated in Russia. The proposed exchange would be for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, currently in prison in the US. However, Russia reportedly didn’t accept the terms. The Russian penal colonies have a reputation to be gruesome. Many have voiced their concerns for the 31-year-old. Likewise, the WNBA and NBA world wait to hear some positive news regarding Griner’s situation.
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