Post by trueblue on Aug 21, 2022 19:15:27 GMT
'NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman says he 'got permission' to go to Russia to help seek Brittney Griner's release'
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman plans to travel to Russia to help negotiate the release of WNBA champion Brittney Griner, NBC News reported.
Griner remains wrongfully detained, according to the U.S. government, and was sentenced earlier this month to nine years in prison on alleged drug charges. Her team has already appealed while U.S. and Russian diplomats discuss potential prison exchanges.
Griner remains wrongfully detained, according to the U.S. government, and was sentenced earlier this month to nine years in prison on alleged drug charges. Her team has already appealed while U.S. and Russian diplomats discuss potential prison exchanges.
There is no clarity where or who Rodman "got permission" from to work on the case. "That girl" he refers to is one of the most recognizable and widely known WNBA and Team USA superstars.
Griner, a 6-foot-9 center, is one of 11 women to win an Olympic gold medal, NCAA championship, FIBA World Cup gold medal and a WNBA championship. She was a leading MVP candidate in 2021 during the Phoenix Mercury's run to the WNBA Finals and a certain future Hall of Famer.
Griner, a 6-foot-9 center, is one of 11 women to win an Olympic gold medal, NCAA championship, FIBA World Cup gold medal and a WNBA championship. She was a leading MVP candidate in 2021 during the Phoenix Mercury's run to the WNBA Finals and a certain future Hall of Famer.