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WNBA superstar Brittney Griner was holding back tears as she met with media for the first time since her release from Russian prison … giving a heartfelt interview as she reflected on her time behind bars.
The 32-year-old Phoenix Mercury center got behind the mic just minutes ago … and her emotions got the best of her as she detailed her 10-month stay in a penal colony on drug-related charges.
Griner also acknowledged the massive crowd of reporters … saying she hopes the league gets the same amount of coverage as her story did last year.
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The WNBA champion said she would much rather go through the most grueling practices than ever go back to what she experienced in Russia — and vowed to never play overseas again, unless it’s for Team USA.
Griner also cracked several jokes as she responded to reporters … referring to her teammate, Diana Taurasi, as a “walking fossil” and pointing out how she dunked on her wife when she first touched a basketball when she returned to the States.
As for her WNBA career, Griner said getting back on the court was never in question … explaining she knows she can always bet on herself and her abilities.
BG thanked the whole crowd … as well as the WNBA and NBA communities for their support in bringing her home for good.