Brittney Griner, an esteemed athlete in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), made her triumphant return to the league in May. However, her comeback was marred by an unfortunate incident of alleged harassment that took place at the Dallas airport, involving Griner and her Phoenix Mercury team.
Brianna Turner, Griner’s teammate, took to Twitter to express her concerns, stating that they were nervously huddled in a corner due to the excessive hrassment they faced. She further described the distressing situation as individuals followed them with cameras, making inappropriate and alarming remarks.
It is worth noting that Griner had encountered legal trouble previously, spending 10 months in Russian custody. She was apprehended at Moscow airport in February 2022 for possessing cannabis oil but was later released in a high-profile prisoner exchange.
Having made her return to competitive basketball in May, Griner’s safety became a topic of concern. The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) criticized the league for not taking more proactive measures to protect its players, acknowledging that more could have been done.
In response to the incident, the WNBA swiftly denounced the inappropriate actions of a social media figure, reaffirming their commitment to the safety of Brittney Griner and all WNBA players. Prior to the season, collaborative efforts were made between the WNBA, the Phoenix Mercury, and Griner’s team to ensure her safety during travel. This included charter flights for WNBA games and the presence of assigned security personnel at all times.
Emphasizing their unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest standards of security for players, the WNBA expressed their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals associated with the league.
It is important to note that the incident occurred while the Phoenix Mercury were in Texas for a WNBA match, where they faced a 90-77 defeat against the Dallas Wings.
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Wow, this is really messed up! Those poor ladies being harassed at the airport, that’s just not right. Hope they’re okay!
Griner went through some crazy stuff in Russia, man. But now she’s back and playing strong. Too bad they had to deal with more trouble at the airport. SMH.
Can’t believe people would act like that! Following them around with cameras and making them feel unsafe. Disgusting behavior. WNBA needs to step up and protect their players better.
Griner’s comeback was supposed to be a celebration, not this drama. They should focus on the game, not dealing with harassment. Hoping they bounce back and win the next one!
Sending love and support to Brittney and the Mercury team. No one deserves to be treated like that, especially when they’re just trying to do what they love. Stay strong, ladies!
Dallas Wings might’ve won the game, but their fans should be ashamed if any of them were involved in this harassment. Let’s remember to respect athletes and their personal space.
Can’t wait to watch that true crime drama they mentioned. Love me some cold case investigations. Sounds like it’ll be gripping and full of suspense!
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