The country has waited for a long time to see Brittney Griner back on the hardwood. Griner went through a horrific 10-month period during her exile in Russia. After a lot of protests and campaigns to bring her back, the US government brought back the WNBA star in a prisoner swap deal with Russia. After Griner recently celebrated the first amendment with the POTUS during the White House Correspondents dinner, a recent update on the Phoenix Mercury star is bound to excite fans.

Ever since her return, Griner and her wife Cherelle have been advocating for Americans going through similar problems. Meanwhile, her fans have been waiting to see their favorite star back in action. The WNBA star recently attended a practice session with her team, the Phoenix Mercury. Amidst all the anticipation, the WNBA announced a massive update on Griner for her fans.

WNBA star Brittney Griner prepares for her return to the court

It’s been almost five months since Griner returned home from Russia. Since then, the speculations have been high about her return to the hardwood.

Meanwhile, Griner and her wife Cherelle have been busy with the campaigns they have started for American citizens held captive in foreign countries. The couple have made several pleas to the government regarding many prisoners over the past few months. Recently, they attended the White House Correspondents dinner. After the event, in an Instagram post, the couple highlighted the plight of Evan Gershkovich and Austin Tice. Both American citizens are held captive in foreign soil.

Amidst all this, Griner recently joined her team the Phoenix Mercury on the court for a practice session. It was also announced that the WNBA star will join her team on the 21st of May. The WNBA’s Instagram account posted another update on Griner with a video of her photoshoot in the Mercury jersey. The caption read “It?s lit ? The szn is getting closer meaning we?ll see BG return to the court on May 19 vs. the LA Sparks ?.” This update was enough to excite Griner’s fans as they swarmed into the comments, wishing her all the luck.

Even amidst her much-awaited return, Griner and Cherelle are committed to the cause and fighting for the people.

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Griner feels overwhelmed by her return to public life

The WNBA star has been doing some admirable work over the last few months. After going through a rough 2022, she is finally settling in her public personality. During a recent interview, Griner revealed that she feels overwhelmed by the attention that is given to her. The WNBA star also made an appearance at this year’s Met Gala with her wife Cherelle. Talking about the limelight she has over everything she does, Griner said that she will be using this influence for the greater good.

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