Boston Celtics players supported the basketball player Britney Griner detained in Russia in a drug trafficking case.
During a practice session ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, athletes wore t-shirts that read “WE ARE BG” and a QR code leading to a petition to the White House in favor of Greiner.
“The T-shirts were very important, not just to show our support for our sister who is imprisoned in Russia. We wanted to show the unity and love that exists not only in the NBA, but also in the WNBA. Greiner has been an important part of the WNBA for many years, having had a major influence on young female athletes in the United States and abroad.
We hope she returns to the United States, reunites with her family, does what she loves and brings to the site the love and tenacity she still plays with, ESPN quoted Celtics forward Grant Williams as saying.
Greiner was arrested in February on suspicion of trying to smuggle hash oil through Sheremetyevo airport. A criminal case has been opened for drug smuggling. She faces a prison sentence of 5 to 10 years. The athlete was taken into custody, investigative actions are underway. In May, his arrest was again extended until June 18.
The basketball player, who has been playing for UMMC Yekaterinburg since 2015, has twice won the Olympics as part of the US team (2016, 2020).
Source : MatchTV
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