American tennis legend Billie Jean King is among the top athletes in the world. She revolutionized tennis and drew the world’s attention to women’s sports. Apart from her brilliance in the game, she also works actively for social rights and justice.

The legend is quite active on Twitter and gives her opinion on various pressing issues. Recently, the American gave her opinion on the issue with American basketball player Brittney Griner. The basketball star is serving a jail term in Russia. Here’s what happened.

Billie Jean King Supports Brittney Griner

American basketball star Brittney Griner is currently serving a nine-year prison term in Russia. The 32-year-old reportedly carried prohibited substances into the country. The narcotic laws regarding the same are different in her home country US and Russia.

King took to her Twitter account to point out the severity of punishment being too high for the athlete. Further, the tennis legend appealed for bringing her back home.

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“A Russian court has denied Brittney Griner’s appeal. She will begin her nine-year prison sentence on dr*g charges. The U.S. government has declared her wrongfully detained.”

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King further explained how the sentence was unusual by sharing the post from @Independent.

“@Independent explains why Brittney?s sentence is unusual. We must bring her home,” she added.

King advised women to follow the money

King has been a great force in bridging the gap in pay between male and female players. The battle of sexes champion believes that the future should always be better. Further, the legend said that she doesn’t want the upcoming generation to go through what she has faced in her time.

Also, the former tennis star suggested that the next move for women to succeed is getting into the business and making money. King further spoke about how society pushes boys to follow money while girls are not. She also explained how money is a powerful tool that can create opportunities.

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While the legend points in the right direction, there certainly is a need for women in the investment and business field. With the constant pace with which the world is changing, it doesn’t sound like a distant dream.