NBA & WNBA Release Joint Statement On Brittney Griner Sentence

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Many are upset with the ruling coming out of Russia today.

Brittney Griner was officially sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison after being convicted of drug possession and smuggling charges. This was a part of a long saga that began back in February when Griner was detained at a Russian airport for having weed oil in her bag. It is a story that has received international headlines, and as you can imagine, people are outraged that she has been hit with such a stiff penalty.

The NBA and WNBA have been keeping very close tabs on this situation, and they have been leading a concerted effort to get Griner home safely. In the aftermath of the decision coming out of Russia, both leagues issued a joint statement on how they are appalled with the ruling that has come down.

NBA & WNBA Release Joint Statement On Brittney Griner Sentence
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“Today’s verdict and sentencing is unjustified and unfortunate, but not unexpected and Brittney Griner remains wrongfully detained," Griner said. "The WNBA and NBA’s commitment to her safe return has not wavered and it is our hope that we are near the end of this process of finally bringing BG home to the United States.”


The United States is currently working on a prisoner swap for Griner, although it remains to be seen when that will take place. 

Stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from this developing story.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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