Brittney Griner Dunks in First Workout Since Release From Russian Prison

By Aashirwad December, 13

Brittney Griner picked up a basketball on Sunday afternoon at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, marking the first time in about 10 months.

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Griner has no plans to leave Fort Sam Houston anytime soon, her agent Lindsay Kagawa Colas told ESPN on Sunday night.

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She landed there early on Friday morning, shortly after she was released from a Russian prison, ending a nearly 300-day ordeal.

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When she does leave, Griner and her wife Cherelle will reportedly head to a private location — not their Phoenix home.

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Griner was released from a Russian penal colony last week after the United States struck a deal in exchange for convicted arms trafficker Viktor Bout.

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The deal was finalized on Thursday, and Griner reportedly spoke with American officials and the flight crew for nearly 12 hours

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She has been reuniting with family at the army base’s “distinguished guest quarters.” She’s had plenty of barbecue, and Nike sent her a new wardrobe.

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It’s still unclear what’s next for Griner, especially when it comes to her playing career.

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