The WNBAAllStar Game began by honoring Brittney Griner, who remains wrongfully detained in Russia after nearly five months in custody
The league acknowledged the former MVP with a graphic recognizing her as an honorary All-Star and starter for Sunday’s star-studded showcase. The tribute prompted a strong wave of applause from fans inside Wintrust Arena as all 20 WNBA All-Stars joined in on the reaction from the floor while sporting warm-up shirts with Griner’s name and No. 42 on the back.
Later on, ESPN’s Holly Rowe joined Griner’s wife Cherelle for a conversation court-side during the second quarter of the game. Cherelle has been a key advocate in the ongoing fight to bring Griner home; most recently, she, who spent over a year as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, for his assistance in talks to secure Griner’s return.
“It’s always going to be difficult being around basketball without my wife being present but I use these moments as just gratitude for her legacy and impact,” Griner said. “You know, that, even in her absence, you can’t not say Brittney Griner. So, I’m just so grateful that everybody in this arena is actually still remembering my wife.”
Cherelle also provided an update on the latest concerning the involvement of president Joe Biden, whom
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