When Brittney Griner was detained in Russia in February, it shook her family. The last ten months were a very hard time for her parents and her spouse as they eagerly waited for her freedom. During her captivity, her family did not get a lot of opportunities to communicate with her. So when she was finally released on December 8, they were elated and were keen to see her. While Griner’s wife Cherelle gave multiple interviews throughout the ordeal, her parents did not make any statements. However, after the WNBA star’s release, her father, Raymond Griner gave an interview where he talked about a variety of things about his daughter’s captivity and release, and had a strong message for her.

Raymond spent two years in Vietnam during the war. The veteran then came back to the country and worked at a Texas sheriff?s office.

Brittney Griner’s father opened up about his daughter’s release

After the release, Brittney Griner was taken to a military base in San Antonio. She underwent some medical evaluations in a medical center at the base. Before meeting his daughter in person, Raymond Griner talked about her release during an interview with Fox 26. He stated that he was glad his daughter was back and added all his stress has gone down after her return to the country. The veteran then compared his time in Vietnam with Griner’s situation.

“I would say out of everything in my life that I?ve experienced, in my 73 years, this has been the most important thing to me,” said Raymond. “More important that when I spent ?68 and ?69 in Vietnam in the jungle for two years. This is the most important thing and means the most to me because she?s my baby.”

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He added that he had faith that his daughter would come home and added that he prayed every day for her freedom. Raymond also said that he was proud of everyone who worked hard to bring her back home and thanked President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the entire administration for their contributions..

Brittney Griner reunited with her family

Brittney Griner stayed at the military base in San Antonio with her wife Cherelle for a few days after her release. During the interview, Raymond Griner noted that he would visit the base to finally see his daughter after ten months.

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In the days that followed, Griner’s parents visited the base and met her. After the medical evaluation, it was disclosed she was doing well. After spending a few more days at the base, Griner and her wife returned home.