World reacts to Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia

Following information being released that Mercury superstar Brittney Griner was detained in Russia, the world was in shock.

The WNBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist was reportedly arrested three weeks ago after hashish oil was found in her luggage at an airport outside of Moscow,

Here are some reactions and thoughts from verified sources across social media:

David Dennis Jr, Senior Writer, The Undefeated Book –

Man. Can’t even imagine what Brittney Griner is going through. Praying for her.

— David Dennis Jr. (@DavidDTSS) March 5, 2022

Kahlief Adams, award-winning podcaster –

This Britney Griner detainment in Russia just spotlights that the WNBA is not paying their athletes enough. Players of that caliber shouldn’t have to moonlight.

— Kahlief “Running Umuck” Adams (@KahliefAdams) March 5, 2022

Anthea Butler, MSNBC Daily columnist – 

https://twitter.com/AntheaButler/status/1500142118056177677

Roxane Gay, best-selling author and Masterclass teacher – 

https://twitter.com/rgay/status/1500161619871076357

Adrienne Lawrence, Author, “Staying in the Game” – 

https://twitter.com/AdrienneLaw/status/1500167961994170369

It looks like WNBA all-star Brittney Griner has just become a Russian bargaining chip at a very, very bad time. She was trying to fly out of Russia https://t.co/q7ZCE366DM

— Alec Luhn (@AlecLuhn) March 5, 2022

A WNBA spokesperson said Griner is the only league player still in Russia.

As tension between the Unites States and Russia continues to rise amid Russia’s war with Ukraine, Griner’s safe return home is now at the forefront of the discussion.