![]() She's a patriot, played for United States basketball, been on the Olympic team, had done so much for this country. I know Brittney wouldn't do anything to step outside the boundaries of what is expected of her. And to be detained on something that - to me, I don't know their rules, but I know Brittney wouldn't do anything to break the law on purpose. So she's on her way, going to Russia to make another living, to continue her living. People don't know that many former WNBA players or WNBA players work year-round. What is she doing overseas? Why is she going overseas? So there's so many unanswered questions that many average Americans want to know. Why do you think it has not gotten enough attention?ĭOMOND: Because I think for many people, it's like, what do you mean? She's overseas. And even now, many people feel like her case is not getting the attention that it should. SUMMERS: For a long time, we did not hear much about Griner's detention. And us, myself and so many other supporters are just with her in spirit, trying to make sure she's OK. So I'm just keeping her in my prayers, you know, to give her the strength and the courage and the wisdom as she walks through this - you know, this valley. She could be sentenced up to 10 years in Russian prison. What was your reaction to today's news that she's pled guilty?ĭOMOND: Heartbroken. SUMMERS: Nadine, I know you have met Brittney Griner in the past. Nadine Domond is the head coach for women's basketball at Virginia State University, and she is one of more than 1,000 Black women who signed a letter calling on President Biden to bring Griner home. is not doing enough to advocate on her behalf. Calls for her release are growing, and so is concern that the U.S. ![]() Today in a court near Moscow, she denied any intent to break the law but pled guilty. ![]() She has two gold Olympic medals to her name, and since mid-February, she has been detained in Russia on drug charges. The six-foot-nine center for the Phoenix Mercury helped the team earn a championship in 2014. Basketball player Brittney Griner is a superstar.
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