American basketball player Britney Griner signed a contract with the Phoenix Mercury club of the WNBA, reports the New York Times, citing a source close to the situation.
As stated, the deal with the 32-year-old center is designed for one year.
Greiner was arrested in February last year while attempting to illegally import hash oil through Sheremetyevo airport. On August 4, the Khimki City Court sentenced an American woman to 9 years in a penal colony in a drug trafficking case. In December, the athlete was traded for businessman Viktor Bout, who was sentenced in the United States in 2012 to 25 years on multiple counts.
As part of the Phoenix, Griner became the WNBA champion in 2014, was recognized as the best defensive player in the league. In Russia, the basketball player defended the colors of the UMMC of Yekaterinburg, with which she won the national championship. With the American team, she won two Olympic gold medals.
New York Times
Source : MatchTV
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