Americans woke up to news Thursday that WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from Russian imprisonment after nearly 300 days and is on her way back to the United States following a one-for-one prisoner swap.
No one was as relieved as those who know Griner best, including her peers and colleagues around the women’s basketball world, many of whom spent much of the last 10 months advocating regularly for her release.
Here’s how those in that space reacted to the news that Griner is finally coming home.
God’s grace is SUFFICIENT! @brittneygriner is home! I love you BG!
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) December 8, 2022
BG is FREE!!! 294 days and she is coming home!!! 😭🤍🙏🏻❤️
— Breanna Stewart (@breannastewart) December 8, 2022
When I tell you nothing could kill my vibe today! My sis is coming home 🙌🏾🫶🏾😁
BG is FREE 🙌🏾🥹
— Jonquel Jones (@jus242) December 8, 2022
Welcome home, Brittney Griner 🤍 pic.twitter.com/ELtuqHiwXk
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) December 8, 2022
Over 270 days filled with uncertainty and impatience, but hype it was worked out 🥺🫶🏾 #WeAreBG https://t.co/B2Jc6hWzhw
— Brianna Turner (@_Breezy_Briii) December 8, 2022
— Chris Paul (@CP3) December 8, 2022
BG!!! I am literally tearing…
