Athletistic/Basketball. Basketball agent Andy Schiffman commented on the situation with the departure of American players to Russian clubs. The official believes that because of the scandal with Brittney Griner, the situation has become seriously complicated.

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Obviously, due to the current situation, a completely different conversation needs to be had. Usually, as an agent, I tell my clients that I can get them good basketball and financial terms, but I’m not going to put them in an awkward position where they’ll hesitate or worry. .

We had players who refused to play in Russia, despite the conditions, and I don’t blame them. They have been there for 10 months and will be scared that something will happen to them,” Schiffman said, as quoted by USA Today.

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