Brittney Griner said that she will no longer play basketball overseas during the WNBA offseason following her nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges.
in Russia on drug-related charges. The WNBA star made the announcement Thursday during her first press conference since returning to the U.S.
Griner noted that the reason she and other WNBA players even play in other countries during the offseason in the first play is the disparity in pay between their league and the WNBA. Griner initially had to take a moment to compose herself after being asked about her resiliency through the ordeal. Griner's first news conference drew more than 100 people, including Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, members of the Mercury organization and her wife, Cherelle.
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