Like most WNBA players, Brittney Griner took the offseason to go overseas. Her trip would end in horror. She was taken into custody in Russia. For 294 days, the WNBA star would be in a penal colony. Finally, after all that time, she returned back to US soil. However, her situation sparked several debates. Most about the existing pay disparity.

Griner’s detention led to a long debate among certain individuals. Notably, several WNBA stars such as Diana Taurasi travel in the winter to earn extra money. Compared to the NBA, the average salary of the women’s league is nearly $8.4 million less. In countries such as Russia or China, they can earn a much higher wage to compensate. During her career in Russia, Brittney Griner earned $1 million.

Looking at the situation, Elisa Van Kirk believes the USA views women’s sports to be poor. In response, another author bashed the returning WNBA superstar instead.

Brittney Griner situation brings in backlash

Van Kirk spoke to the College Fix in regard to Griner’s return. According to her, athletes such as the seven-time All-Star have to travel. Kirk felt America doesn’t hold the same value for women’s sports. Moreover, she revealed a conversation she had with a man. The coach said, “A] a few months ago, a man started a conversation with me about how the Women?s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is ?boring? because most women do not dunk.”

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However, author Brigitte Gabrielle unleashed on the Phoenix Mercury center. She said, “Brittney Griner is ungrateful for America!”

Several WNBA superstars came in support of Griner coming back home. The celebrations were going on when Joe Biden announced her coming back after a nearly year long detention. However, on the flip side, many have spoken out against the decision. Brittney Griner’s homecoming had very few people show up. The support has been loud, but so has the opposition. A major reason for the backlash comes from the administration not being able to secure Paul Whelan’s return. As a former marine, many have stood against the WNBA star being brought back. However, Brittney Griner and her wife both are determined to get back all the citizens.

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