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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Annie Costabile

James Wade shares support for Brittney Griner after Russian teammates offered character statements in court

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LOS ANGELES — After the Sky’s 80-68 win over the Sparks on Thursday night, general manager/coach James Wade spent the first two minutes of his news conference talking about Brittney Griner.

“The game is important, we won, but there are some things that are more important,” Wade said. “I want to talk about Brittney Griner. She had a hearing today, and I was very proud of my old club, UMMC Ekaterinburg, management and her Russian teammates who spoke up for her today in court.”

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