Before making the headlines every other day after her arrest in Russia, Brittney Griner was an WNBA superstar. Standing at 6’9”, Griner was one of a kind. There had never been such a tall and skilled player as her in the league. Using her size and talent, she dominated the league for well over a decade. Griner’s game drew attention from all quarters, including the NBA.

Brittney Griner almost ‘exploded’ into tears after reacting to King James’s praise

Brittney Griner’s stint in the WNBA with the Phoenix mercury is a tale for the history books. Griner produced some of the most memorable moments on the court with the Mercury. Her historic championship run in 2014 heralded her at the top of the ‘greatest of all time’ debates. However, the signs of a dominant career were clear on the wall in the early years of her career.

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As the famous saying goes, ‘Greatness recognizes greatness.’ Similarly, 4x NBA champion LeBron James recognized Griner’s superior talents. In an interview in 2013, James sang high praise of Griner. While talking about her dominance and unmatched play on the court, James also compared her to the Hall of Famer and NBA legend Wilt Chamberlian. In his soliloquy, James harped on Griner’s one-of-a-kind game and further dwelled into the nuances of what made her great.

Griner and Co reacted to James’s words, and her heartfelt reaction was caught on camera. In the video, Griner can be seen going through a roller coaster of emotions as she hears one of the game’s greats praise her. She was left speechless at the end of it and almost broke into tears. In the background, one of her teammates commented on her emotional appearance, as she fought back tears of joy, “She’s gonna explode.”?But Griner kept herself from crying and rejoiced the special moment.?

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However, Griner’s promising career came to a grinding halt when she got arrested in Russia. Earlier this year, upon arriving in Moscow, she was detained by airport officials for carrying less than a gram of hash oil in vape canisters. Fast-forward to the current day; she is serving a 9-year sentence in a penal colony in Russia. Millions of fans and celebrities worldwide have supported her and vehemently advocated for her release. As of now, Griner’s future remains uncertain at the mercy of Russian courts.