Basketball player LeBron James called the day of the release of Brittney Griner great for the United States
The American striker of the club of the National Basketball Association (NBA) “Los Angeles Lakers” LeBron James reacted to the release of compatriot Brittney Griner. His words are quoted by ClutchPoints.
“This is a great day for Americans. Her family missed her. She became part of the basketball fraternity again, and this is a big day for us and for what we do, ”said the basketball player. He stressed that Greiner’s presence is important for the sports community. James thanked US President Joe Biden for his assistance.
Greiner, who was found guilty in Russia of drug smuggling, was exchanged on December 8 for Viktor Bout, a Russian convicted in the United States. The American was sentenced to nine years in prison in a penal colony.
Greiner was detained at Sheremetyevo Airport on February 17. In the luggage of the athletes, they found several vapes with banned cannabis oil.
The American has been performing in Russia since 2015, defending the colors of the UMMC from Yekaterinburg. Greiner has won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA.
Source: Lenta
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