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Brittney  Griner

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They remember her laughter, hugs, sweet tooth, outstanding skills, and devotion to her teammates with affection. 

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Brittney Griner will celebrate her 32nd birthday away from her home, her loved ones

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and her basketball family on Tuesday, which also happens to be the 243rd day of her unjustifiable detention in Russia.

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Since February 17, Griner, a former Phoenix Mercury and USA Basketball center,

has been detained in Russia on suspicion of bringing vape cartridges containing cannabis oil into the nation.

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 Griner was given a nine-year prison term on August 4.

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Currently, efforts are being made to set up a diplomatic prisoner swap that would enable her to return to the United States.

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Brittney Griner, who can cover a lot of ground very quickly, ranks fourth all-time in career WNBA blocks (716) and holds the record for most blocks in a season (129, 2014).

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"I think of her every day," said New York Liberty coach Sandy Brondello, who guided the Mercury from 2014 to 2021

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