The Phoenix Mercury posted a video of Brittney Griner in uniform for the first time since she re-signed with the team on Tuesday. Griner spent 10 months in a Russian prison.
On Thursday, Griner participated in a workout at the team facility when"It’s unreal," Ayton said, according to the Arizona Republic."Just watching her and seeing the reactions on her face. Her just being back and trying to get back in shape and just loving the game she loves to do. You can tell her mind is free."
Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner is congratulated on a play against the Seattle Storm in the first half of the second round of the WNBA basketball playoffs Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Everett, Wash. Griner, who was a free agent, re-signed with the Mercury on a one-year contract according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, because no announcement has been made.
Griner was drafted by Phoenix with the top pick of the 2013 draft, helping the Mercury win the WNBA championship in 2014. Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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