The 6-foot-9-inch tall Phoenix Mercury center had her hand over her heart, in tears, as she remembered how far she had come since she was released to the U.S. in a prisoner swap with Russia.
Griner was held for 10 months after a conviction for drug offenses.
“My country fought for me to get back,” Griner told reporters on Sunday,
Griner said she did not think she would be back in the U.S., let alone playing for her country again, making winning the gold medal even more special.
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