American basketball player Greiner, who was released from a Russian prison, signed a contract with the WNBA club

Athletistic / Basketball. The press service of the NBA women’s club “Phoenix Mercury” announced the conclusion of a contract with basketball player Brittney Griner. Because his “Phoenix” team is actually native. She has been with this club for nine years.

Previously, Greiner played in Russia for UMMC. But in February 2022, she was arrested at a Moscow airport for trying to smuggle drugs.

Greiner, who was traded from a Russian prison, intends to continue her career in the WNBA

Later, the athlete was sentenced to nine years in prison. But she spent less than a year in prison, the American basketball player was exchanged for Russian businessman Viktor Bout, whom the American authorities accused of illegal arms trafficking.
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