611 Days After Escaping Russia, Brittney Griner Shared Wisdom on Life Ahead of 3rd Olympic Final
When Brittney Griner was released from the Russian prison on December 8, 2022, she decided to keep her insights to herself. Though Griner gave her fair share of interviews regarding her time, she didn’t speak much of her harrowing experiences except for hinting that “I have my moments.” And now just days ahead of her third Olympic Final, Griner paused a bit and reflected on how lucky she is to be enjoying these “little moments.”
Griner was present in a chat with the Los Angeles Times on Saturday when she spoke at length about time in the Russian prison and what it meant to be free plying her trade in the Olympics. And fans could not help but feel emotional on hearing her perspective.
“All these little moments mean so much. Waking up, going to practice, even when you don’t want to practice, having the opportunity to do that, because we overlook it. That’s the opportunity that we get to do and I just cherish every second I can now,” Griner stated via The Los Angeles Times.
Griner had gone to Russia to play in the local league during the offseason. The basketball facilities there provided Griner with an additional source of income. However, when she arrived at the Moscow airport, the sniffer dog detected narcotics substances. After that, she was detained in Russia before her trials. Additionally, Griner’s trial was postponed several times post which she was sentenced to 9 years in prison. Thus, it was a harrowing experience for Griner and those close to her.
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