The WNBA plans on honoring Brittney Griner with a special tribute this upcoming season.
According to a report, the WNBA will place floor decals on the home court of all 12 teams displaying Griner’s initials and her No. 42.
Griner has been detained in Russia since Feb. 17. She was detained after officials at a Moscow airport found hashish oil in her luggage.
The WNBA plans on honoring Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner this season with a floor decal, a source told ESPN on Monday. The decal will feature Griner’s initials along with her number, No. 42, and will appear on the home court of all 12 teams.
https://t.co/NgKhFWBjEI— ESPN Women’s Hoops (@ESPN_WomenHoop) May 2, 2022
This is a touching tribute by the WNBA.
However, fans are wanting the Association to do more to bring her home.
“I really hope she comes home soon.”
I really hope she comes home soon. https://t.co/kktyqxXvYB
— Jammel Cutler (@JammelCutler) May 2, 2022
“I would like to know if she’s ok? What is the WNBA doing to HELP her???”
I would like to know if she’s ok? What is the WNBA doing to HELP her??? https://t.co/5SiWHw0fHg
— Sierra Newton (@SoFlossieWrites) May 2, 2022
“Brittney Griner, we admire your passion for the game of women’s basketball and continue to pray for your safe return home”
Brittney Griner, we admire your passion for the game of women’s basketball and continue to pray for your safe return home🙏#WNBA #4TheValley #FreeBrittneyGriner https://t.co/1lJjvcM7sy pic.twitter.com/VeGQZivVTN
— Aya Abdeen (she/her) (@ayaabdeen__) May 2, 2022
“Serious question: has any politician even said Brittany Griner’s name? Are there any ongoing diplomatic efforts to free her? How is this still happening?”
Serious question: has any politician even said Brittany Griner’s name? Are there any ongoing diplomatic efforts to free her? How is this still happening? https://t.co/lV8VO3lYzQ
— Ben Conant (@BenConantMLT) May 2, 2022
“All this well & good but I want her home safe with her love ones!”
All this well & good but I want her home safe with her love ones! https://t.co/DhzLedJFSY
— Ashley Ja’Terria (@All_N_Yo_Tweets) May 2, 2022
We send our well wishes to Brittney Griner during this troubling time. Hopefully she gets to come home soon.
The WNBA, meanwhile, will honor her throughout the upcoming season.
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