Hours before a Russian court found global basketball star Brittney Griner guilty of bringing marijuana with criminal intent into the country last February, her UMMC Ekaterinberg teammates made vocal pleas on social media.
Courtney Vandersloot, Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart, Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride and Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones were among the countless teammates and peers of Griner who shared varying messages, all voicing the same hope that the Russian judge would show Griner mercy.
