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WNBA Star Brittney Griner Discussing ordeal after Return from Russian Detainment

  • Brittney Griner spoke to reporters about her detention in Russia after being released in a prisoner exchange.
  • Griner said she relied on hard work and support from others to endure her detention.
  • Griner's first news conference since her release was attended by over 100 people, including Arizona's governor and Griner's wife.
  • Griner was arrested and detained for nearly 10 months after Russian officials found cannabis oil in her luggage at a Moscow airport.
  • Griner says she will not play basketball overseas again unless representing the US in the Olympics.
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