The Phoenix Mercury had a special guest pay a visit before their season opener in Los Angeles Friday. Vice President Kamala Harris met with Brittney Griner and the team to celebrate Griner's return. MORE ⬇️
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Phoenix Mercury had a special guest pay a visit before their season opener in Los Angeles Friday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vice President Kamala Harris She spoke with the team before the game, giving them praise for what they went through as Griner was incarcerated in Russia.
WNBA Players Union President Nneka Ogwumike thanked the Biden administration for their efforts in bringing Griner back to the U.S.The team's home opener at the Footprint Center is this afternoon when they play host to the Chicago Sky. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m.
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