Key takeaways:
- Griner made her second public appearance since her release from a Russian prison at the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament
- Griner was warmly welcomed by the fans and acknowledged them with a wave and a smile
- Griner is a four-time WNBA All-Star and has won two Olympic gold medals, and is expected to sign with a new team soon
WNBA star Brittney Griner made a public appearance at the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament on Saturday, February 11th, 2023. This was her second public appearance since her release from a Russian prison. Griner was part of a crowd of around 200,000 fans at the tournament, watching the action from the stadium 16th hole.
Griner was warmly welcomed by the fans, who cheered and applauded her as she watched the tournament. She acknowledged the fans with a wave and a smile.
Griner is skipping the USA Basketball training camp in Minnesota so she can be with her wife and recover from her time in jail in Russia. She was arrested in Russia in 2021 after a dispute with a security guard at a nightclub. She was released in February of 2022 after serving a year in prison.
Griner’s appearance at the Phoenix Open is a sign that she is slowly returning to her public life. She is a four-time WNBA All-Star and has won two Olympic gold medals. She is currently a free agent and is expected to sign with a new team soon.
Griner’s return to the public eye is a welcome sight for basketball fans. As she continues to recover from her time in prison, she is sure to be a major contributor to the WNBA for years to come.
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