WNBA star Brittney Griner shared her thoughts following her return to action for the first time since 2021.
The 32-year-old spent 10 months in Russian custody before her release last December in a high-profile prisoner exchange. The basketball star received a rapturous ovation from the Phoenix Mercury crowd and played 17 minutes in her first match back.
Although the two-time Olympic champion’s 10 points and three rebounds came in a 90-71 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, Griner described her emotions after being back on the court once again. "I didn't think I would be sitting here," she said post-game. "I didn't think I would be playing basketball this quickly.”
