Brittney Griner said 'digging deep' helped her get through her detainment at a Russian prison last year in her first press conference since being freed.
Griner said she does not plan to play overseas again, unless it's representing the U.S., while lamenting it was unfortunate she and other players had to do that to "pay my light bill."Basketball player Brittney Griner sits with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens as she flies home after being released by Russia.While detained, Griner said looking at photos of her family and getting letters of support gave her hope.
"Round of applause for my wife, honestly," Griner said. "She had the hardest job. Thank you so much, babe, for being there for me. You the one." The team said it plans to bring more attention to the plight of detainees throughout the season, including a letter-writing campaign at home games.
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