?She?s Very, Very Concerned?: WNBA Star Brittney Griner?s Fight Not Over Despite Russian Release

Brittney Griner has begun a new chapter in her life after being released from Russia. The WNBA star landed in Texas early morning on December 9 after the prisoner swap deal was held in the UAE. Griner is currently recovering from the physical and mental hardships she endured in Russia at the Brooke Army Medical Facility in San Antonio. She is currently staying in a residential facility on the base with her wife Cherelle Griner. However, her fight for freedom is far from over. Recently, Griner’s agent Lindsay Kagawa Colas revealed that the WNBA star will continue to fight for freedom even after her release from detention.

In a recent interview with CNN, Colas revealed that Griner was doing quite well after her return to the US. She reckoned that Griner was committed to revealing her story to the world and making efforts to bring attention to the community of ‘wrongfully detained Americans’, including former Marine Paul Whelan.

Brittney Griner is worried about Paul Whelan

Colas shared that Brittney Griner was disheartened by the news about retired US marine Paul Whelan, who still remains detained in Russia. BG’s agent also revealed that Griner was concerned about Whelan. The eight-time All-Star was ‘eager’ to use her power and influence to help others, including the ex-marine.

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Talking about Griner’s dedication towards Whelan, Lindsay Kagawa Colas stated, “It was one of the first things she asked me about. She’s very, very concerned about that. And will be sending a message to Paul.”

Moreover, Colas shared that BG was focused on using her position to help other American citizens detained on foreign soil. However, Griner’s main concerns remains Paul Whelan, who has been stuck in Russia for almost four years. Therefore, despite her release from Russia, Griner continues to fight for the freedom of other detained Americans.

On the other hand, Paul Whelan has expressed his disappointment for not being released through the swap deal. However, he has congratulated Griner on her journey back home from detention.

Will Griner return to the WNBA next spring?

As per Colas, the first things Griner did after her return to the US were getting a haircut and enjoying San Antonio barbecue & a can of Dr. Pepper. Moreover, Griner’s agent revealed that the two-time Olympic gold medalist picked up the ball after months, and the first thing she did was attempt a dunk.

Colas also spoke on Griner’s comeback in the WNBA. She was asked if the 2014 WNBA champ will return to the league next spring. BG’s agent responded, “Is she going to be ready? We’ll see.”

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Colas informed that Griner was in good physical shape and recovering well. Thus, fans would be excited to see Brittney Griner return to the court in the WNBA soon.