'Terrified': WNBA star Brittney Griner on chilling 'game' played in Russian prison | CABLE EXCLUSIVE

WNBA superstar Brittney Griner’s sentencing to a Russian Penal Colony became a big political conversation in Russia through Putin’s manipulations, and in America through the politicization of Donald Trump. Griner shares her story, which she details in her new book “Coming Home,” in Part 1 of Joy Reid’s cable exclusive interview on The ReidOut on MSNBC.
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[@RumRaiders]

How many US citizens will get arrested in Russia before we learn it is not a good time to go to Russia????

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

None there are many there now.

[@bobbobbington3615]

We have the highest incarceration rate.

[@Irvingstine]

There are people in jail in the United States for exactly this. What a dumb take.

[@dut1010]

Been to Russia, just like anyplace you break a law you get in trouble. Russians were super nice to Americans before Ukraine.

[@RumRaiders]

@@dut1010 Liar and troll.

[@lucifersam1972]

Don't go to Russia!!!

[@be6715]

She didn't go for a vacation. She went to get a pay check. And she had done so previously without an incident.

[@lucifersam1972]

@@be6715, yes. I know. I watched the entire interview and listened to what was said. Try again, narcissist.

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

I've been to Russia, and I chose to respect their laws like one should in any country. Bob Griner broke the law. It's REAL simple.

[@TRE4RAISEDME]

It’s go to visit other countries, FOLLOW THEIR LAWS!!!

[@leepo007]

@@TRE4RAISEDMEshe wasn’t visiting, she was there to play

[@kevinwong8693]

I think Russia got the deal of the century in that prisoner swap.

[@MubarkSaed-sy9lz]

Trust me

[@mikehennessy6766]

they cashed in big time from a dumb american who was ignorant of weed laws outside united states

[@dut1010]

Bread and circus

[@leenidus87]

For sure, I’m sure Mexico is waiting to get Tiger Woods, trade him for Chapo😂😂

[@aaronroy9825]

Yea now just to get trump back in office and Putin will have everything he needs

[@dianagale581]

Glad to see that Brittney is doing good

[@Flex_Mayo]

Isn't it amazing she broke the law in Russia and America, and we traded a merchant of death for her? What an amazing woman. America is definitely a better place today because of this 🫣

[@just2genders668]

@@Flex_Mayoyea, it’s crazy. The same dorks who are protesting for Palestine are also happy we traded one of the biggest arms dealers in history for a 6’8” WNBA player who brought a controlled substance to another country. Really shows you the democrats priorities.

[@PrasadSquad]

@@Flex_MayoShe is an American. She was being held prisoner in an adversarial nation’s prison known for human rights violations. We don’t assign value to Americans to determine their worth in trade. We bring them home. You don’t have to like her personally; it’s part of our American values.

[@user-lt1xf9xc8w]

​@@Flex_Mayoexactly! But you see these beer drinking, hot dogs and hamburger eaters don't even know the issue. 😂

[@cindyb2525]

@@Flex_Mayo..We also have an ex marine over there for spying, compared to him she’s a queen!

[@katzwhite5962]

Travelling to certain countries CHECK and CHECK again your luggage to make sure that nothing suspect is amongst your belongings. Also, google and see what items are seen as illegal by the country you are going to visit. Don't be arrogant and think that their laws dont apply to you. Be sensible, be wise.

[@tieishierwhite3050]

I didn’t expect that voice 😂

[@leepo007]

Me either, male voice

[@mayakoka6878]

🤮

[@karencason7935]

Me either

[@betsybabf748]

If she is not trans, she must have XXY chromosomes. There is no way she is XX.

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

Google image his name and that he is a man 😉😉

[@anthonytripp2251]

Same people who want to impose gun control traded the biggest weapons dealer in history for this ungrateful thang

[@123Snowtimeyo]

Confused..how was she set up when she put the cartidges in her suitcase. No cartridge no charge

[@betsybabf748]

It is called having no sense of personal responsibility.

[@iamfromthewild]

Whatever was on that paper did not have to be read out loud. In Russia all rights you have are mostly imaginary at this point

[@user-lt1xf9xc8w]

And how do you this? Do you live there?

[@iamfromthewild]

@@user-lt1xf9xc8w i did I was born in Russia and talked to my family for a while but lost contact. If you end up in jail in Russia you have zero actual rights. Whatever the government/Putin wants is what will happen. That's what authoritarian governments are like. There elections are an illusion and so are all there laws everything in the system is only there to keep the people down and Putin on the top hence his several decades long rule

[@festivus4405]

@@user-lt1xf9xc8wYou should ask Navalny that.

[@tinman9341]

Reminds me of the Jim Carey meme: “STOP BREAKING THE LAW!!!!”

[@JAYNVRO]

She knew she had those cartridges in her bag she just thought she wouldn't get caught

[@sandracomeau4873]

l can not believe the amount of racism and homophobia in these comments!l am glad she is back home and safe with her partner. How about we show some compassion and support for a change?

[@birdiedog5]

That's a heterosexual man. Why affirm someone's mental illness? I'm glad he's okay but he was really dumb to take weed to Russia. He's only acting like a woman to play for the wnba. To me that's a scammer. I don't see anyone mentioning race except you.

[@joshmillarich4916]

Compassion goes to the innocent American soldier stuck in Russian prison for 3 years. Yet we trade the Merchant Of Death for Brittany Griner ? Who says she forgot she left her weed/ vape in her luggage ? She has been to Russia 4,5 years she knows the rules. She always got away with it before. This time she got caught. 0000 sympathy for her. Same Brittany who refused to stand during National Anthem ? Yet She was sure begging Help from America tho. Hilarious how people said it would be racism if she doesn't come home quick. How about no special treatment for the athlete. I'm sick of hearing her cry about how she is a victim. She takes no responsibility still today. How they picked her on a prisoner swap is obviously lgtbq privilege. She is a disgrace. Biden once again showed who he caters to in that decision

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

No

[@myopinion8761]

Why. She knew that oil was in her bags. Please..... a prisoner for that she-thing? Nope!

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

Shocked your comment went through. They are deleting so many comments trying to hide the fact of who he is. @@myopinion8761

[@berthabridges3483]

"Anyone who said he wasn't afraid during the Civil Rights Movement was either a liar or without imagination. I was scared all the time. My hands didn't shake but inside I was shaking." ~ James Leonard Farmer, Jr. (1920-1999), was an American Civil Rights activist and leader in the Civil Rights Movement who pushed for nonviolent protest to dismantle segregation and served alongside Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 🕊

[@user-rq7ym1jr9z]

Yeah that's America. Russia isn't america

[@cindyb2525]

@@user-rq7ym1jr9z It’s worse.

[@litontap]

​@user-rq7ym1jr9z Both countries are no different to most black people. 😒😒😑

[@cruisemissile2873]

If civil rights movement worked, then how come you are still complaining about civil rights?

[@cindyb2525]

@@cruisemissile2873 I would assume the civil rights movement is lacking.

[@bigdaddy3621]

How could they be targeting her if she had contraband on her?

[@betsybabf748]

She deflects from her own personal responsibility. She was not targeted. She admittedly committed the crime for which she was convicted.

[@bigdaddy3621]

@@betsybabf748 she intentionally smuggled? She said that she did that intentionally?

[@bookovza3925]

Forget The US, humanity lost in this trade. Embarrassing.

[@salomenewsome4188]

Shouldn't they have saved the captives of war first

[@hemlock4519]

America isn’t in a declared war with Russia. The American soldier who is being held went on his own. Normal military members don’t have permission to travel to Russia or other countries with similar relationships.

[@nedrawilliams6657]

We need to start seeing different as good in this country. She looks good! I'm just happy she's home!

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

😂🤡

[@biegebythesea6775]

@@chipdouglaschipdouglas are you a child? she looks great.

[@bluesquirrel3919]

Brittney is beautiful inside and out 💕

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

😂🤡

[@ElizabethBlakley-zq4pw]

Thanks so much for having Brittany on! Brittany, I was praying and praying for you Im so glad I get to hear from you! I didnt know you had a book out!

[@originalgameronline3457]

Don't be a simp your entire life

[@McLKeith]

Don't travel to known unsafe countries.

[@aresef]

That's easy for you to say but WNBA salaries are not very high. Players like Griner and Diana Taurasi and even 2023 MVP Breanna Stewart used to go to Russia in the offseason and make bank.

[@winstonsmith6607]

@@aresef But they didn't bash America like Griner did. Playing for a country we're enemies with is pretty messed up.

[@EJWash57]

@@aresef Spin the wheel! 🤣

[@superbwater78]

​@@winstonsmith6607and you probably support Trump, smh

[@mile_high_topher]

@@winstonsmith6607 Uh... we're enemies with Russia? You sure, Republican? Or are we only enemies when they've got a black woman you don't like in custody?

[@butterfliesinmybrain]

Don’t worry about the judgmental comments, they come from ignorance. Happy you are ok. :)

[@bradchristmas5104]

Ignorance? Explain to me like I'm 5 what happened? How is the answer not always "brought weed to a country it isn't legal in?" She's the ignorant one. She knew she was going to Russia.

[@RandyBoBandy.]

Dude brought illegal stuff into a country. What’s the confusion?

[@clarice525]

@@RandyBoBandy. Dude? You do realize Brittney is a woman, right?

[@elliegoulding744]

Does she look like you physically or something? ​@@RandyBoBandy.

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

@@RandyBoBandy. exactly! The baphomet worshippers are possessed

[@jadongracesophia]

Reading the book. It’s opening my eyes to what was happening that we didn’t know. I’m actually more sympathetic than I initially was

[@theroseyperspective9603]

Same! I just finished her book. I have a new found respect for Brittney!

[@lindathomas6506]

She's very pretty!

[@Keno313]

In what world 😂😂😂

[@njsnacks1450]

She's handsome

[@njsnacks1450]

A Russian would have gotten the same sentence.

[@wonderlynhouse1317]

Bless her heart. She is in for a life time of healing. Along with her support team I see her winning 🙏🏽

[@bobevans9955]

It's a guy

[@michaelschwartz8730]

@@bobevans9955 Lady has a deep voice! Quick, gather a posse of red hats and be@t her up!

[@minutemeditations14All]

​@@bobevans9955& a better guy than you.

[@superbwater78]

​@@bobevans9955And you a gross old man.

[@mile_high_topher]

@@bobevans9955 Define "woman."

[@jojoh8067]

What a lovely woman. So sorry she went through this and grateful that she’s sharing her story. Great interview.

[@stoopidpursun8140]

Well... he's a man, so...

[@muttonchopsgayever]

"Woman"? Sure about that?

[@danieljlanoue8823]

​@@muttonchopsgayever 😂😂😂

[@user-xr8dq6ly7g]

​@stoopidpursun8140 do the repeated rude comments indicate that you're homophobic? Hating your underlying feelings huh? 😂😂😂😂

[@mile_high_topher]

@@muttonchopsgayever Hey, guys, this whole "ignoring Britney's birth certificate" thing really undercuts your other, "What's a woman?" stance.

[@Dr.JHIrons]

Is that a Donald trump wig she’s wearing?? 😮

[@amadislugo5334]

The same hag that hates white people, yet she sports her hair like one.

[@Dexy83]

"Cable exclusive" meaning we can only watch if we pay for cable? 😒

[@nicolapowell7730]

No, because she also gave an interview to I think, CBS. :)

[@blackeyedsiouxsie]

She looks great

[@florete2310]

That's a very popular pastime all across the dungeons of Mordor. That's how the Orcish define "fun"...

[@ClarityDetermination]

Brittney Griner - you are the best. Thank you.

[@kenwilson6160]

Tough girl. Never underestimate the courage of women.

[@davidschultz6028]

Especially when they are really a man..... please....get a grip on reality Stop pretending..

[@stoopidpursun8140]

That isn't a woman.

[@mile_high_topher]

@@stoopidpursun8140 Crazy how quick y'all are to throw away that "woman" definition you're all so proud of.

[@angrypatriots1446]

That’s a man

[@stoopidpursun8140]

@@mile_high_topher This isn't a woman. He's a mad.

[@1w598]

Omg her voice. BG really is no more.

[@drekafine8831]

I swear TG I thought it was a man speaking. I wasn't looking at my phone the moment she started talking and didn't realize it was her speaking🤦🏽‍♀️🤭. Does anyone know if she's been taking meds to change her voice? Because I don't recall her voice being that deep🤔🤷🏽‍♀️.

[@TRE4RAISEDME]

Creepy. Cosplaying a man

[@goddesst5405]

😮

[@maryanderson73]

Brittney, you are beautiful and special. Sending love and asking God to always protect and strengthen you.🙏🏽❤️

[@squnk3613]

The very first sentence from Joy was full victim mentallity. Thats as far as i have watched and i can already see it. She says! Only u could have been ib that situation! All while there is Americans over there right now in the exact circumstances. Joy Reid honestly makes me sick at this point. I cant even stand to look at her anymore.

[@amadislugo5334]

And she's truly a racist as well.

[@MinhSen11]

What a beautiful woman! There is a place for everyone in this world and it hurts that people like Brittany have to deal with bullying. Glad she is back to her home.

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

"Woman"? LOL 🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@Muskogee]

Absolutely

[@cruisemissile2873]

It's a he

[@Lorrdd]

Her place is in prison in Russia.

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

"His" @@Lorrdd

[@wendyhack8644]

Talk about poster child for PTSD.

[@aishabintabubakr4944]

Yeah...okay...a real Amerixan is still in prison there

[@seamusin1697]

​@@aishabintabubakr4944And a real American is recounting her experience of being imprisoned there. What is your point?

[@JohnFreedman0]

@@seamusin1697 Well the soldier is there cause they found out he was military. Griner was in there for being a stupid ignorant American that just simply broke the law. You know the ones who go into the DPRK, and think it's hilarious to steal flags. Those people. At the same time Griner was in a cozy private cell and well treated. They likely tortured this guy for information to see if he was more than just a foot soldier.

[@webelosevilos]

​@@seamusin1697 the point is we care more about athletes and celebrities than American service members in Russian custody. Look it up before you speak

[@meaux-kneaux]

​@@webelosevilosthat's an US problem, not a them problem! You'll pay $50 to see your fav singer in concert but not $50 to see your fav servicemen. Matter of fact, who is your favorite servicemen?

[@PearlOfTheQuarter23]

I will never understand how some people cannot recognize the diversity all around us that the creator has made. The ignorance in some of these comments are just sad

[@winstonsmith6607]

Yes, hating someone for being orange and being born with tiny hands is a little messed up

[@alfredo31024]

@@winstonsmith6607 haha love it

[@seamusin1697]

​@@winstonsmith6607Your lame attempts at gaslighting merely confirm your embarrassing level of ignorance.

[@rickarnold6704]

​​@winstonsmith6607 No, its more that he is a serial grifter and a crook and not suitable for the office of President.

[@rickarnold6704]

​@@alfredo31024You've probably bought the poo brown bible with sticky pages your orange jeebus has been peddling.

[@handiable]

Keep being you Brittney. I'm different too and I totally accept myself even when some others don't.

[@MeThatGirl01]

Americans don’t go to Russia 🇷🇺 Don’t go to Haiti 🇭🇹

[@scoop20906]

Great interview. Nice to learn more about her. Thank you Joy

[@ronaldbeasley7384]

BG voice is deeper than BG’s😂😂😂what a joke

[@brielle6728]

Shame and disgrace to Ruzzia!

[@anthonytripp2251]

Shame on Biden/Blinken. Traded this thang for the Merchant of Death

[@ariamartinez7355]

You’re not different BG, you’re special🫶🏼

[@MsLemon1971]

I prayed for BG to return safely. Thankful for her safe return. 🙏🇺🇸

[@florete2310]

Sorry she had to go through all that

[@phoenixfrau3909]

I would like to convey a message to Brittney. First, thank God that you are back home! So many people, including me, prayed for you, and signed petitions for you, to get you back here! We felt so helpless, but knowing that you were being held in a country like Russia was what motivated a lot of people to help you. We can only imagine what you’ve been through. Thank you for speaking up about it. Seeing your interviews, I just want to reach out and hug you and tell you that you are loved. I’m so sorry that even to this day, so many people feel like they have the right to spew hate toward you. Please, if you can, focus on the beauty in life, on the people who love you, and on the things that bring you joy. ❤️🥰

[@weroliera]

So she wants to play being a man, but then when it comes to going to jail, she does not wanna go to a man jail. Does this make any sense?

[@elijahkarisa6670]

I love you I have to buy your book a lot to learn about

[@BunniIOni]

Welcome home BG!!!!

[@Antony..24]

Does BG stand for Big Guy?

[@prophetba]

​@@Antony..24Give it a rest, you're so immature..jeez 🙄

[@Antony..24]

@@prophetba I'm not the one who was born a woman and thinks I'm a man. I'll take immature over mind illness any day

[@omeeawakened2371]

@@Antony..24😂😂😂

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

@@Antony..24 Exactly! Bob Griner

[@1stopmediaxpress544]

Accidentally remained in your bag 😅come on

[@TheMargarita1948]

It happened to me once.

[@Nite2012Mare]

Like the people who "accidentally" carry loaded guns through security. 🙄

[@ribbrascal1065]

​@@TheMargarita1948So she flew with it before obviously

[@TheMargarita1948]

@@ribbrascal1065 That is not obvious to me; nor is it relevant. Russia behaved like a fascist regime because it is one.

[@ribbrascal1065]

@@TheMargarita1948 She had it in her bag she flies with It's a reasonable conclusion

[@TeeAreSea]

I’m listening to her book on audible now (Welcome Home) she was definitely set up. I’m glad she is doing better and was welling to share

[@pauobunyon9791]

Glad Grimer is home...Now she just gotta get her ball game up 😂

[@superbwater78]

So glad Brittney is home. She is so sweet and did not deserve that. We love you Brittney. 💜

[@stoopidpursun8140]

He is a man though.

[@mile_high_topher]

@@stoopidpursun8140 Define "woman."

[@aWOKEn1445]

❤❤❤

[@brycethomas8864]

She did deserve that, she knowingly broke the law in a hostile country. She should be ashamed of herself for putting our government in that position. Glad she’s back but not a fair trade thanks to the incompetence of Biden and his dismal record when it comes to foreign affairs.

[@lauralafauve5520]

Thank you. This was excellent ( of course)💯

[@allisoneuph1]

I’m so happy BG is safe and alive. ❤

[@heidi190]

You are so loved BG💖 your inner strength is a model to others

[@user-ec7ek7xt8z]

She wasn't above The Law!!!

[@seamusin1697]

Putin's Russia doesn't adhere to the notion of the law that we have. Rather than regurgitating knee jerk right talking points you should put more effort into studying the stark differences between both societies.

[@brycethomas8864]

Yeah she knew what she was doing, she always brought the vape and got away with it and thought she would again. They had a little surprise for her this time. She should just issue an apology to the country for being completely useless and allowing a hardened Russian criminal to escape our custody.

[@rickarnold6704]

​@brycethomas8864 So should half the GQP for starving the Ukrainians of aid to win favour with their orange traitor who was helping its puppet master. Talk about rank hypocracy!

[@seamusin1697]

@@brycethomas8864 Stop whining and get over it. You have no idea what she went through.

[@theechoesawakeningsportssh7595]

@@brycethomas8864She’s got nothing to apologize for. Yeah, it was stupid, but yeah they demanded an arms dealer. Says a little something about the character of that country doesn’t it! Says we care about human beings and they see it all as a football game

[@lisamerdy7210]

AMERICANS STOP VISITING RUSSIA!!! DUH

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

😂🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@carmengoris1600]

Loved this intreview. It's helpful to hear her story & how she developed great coping skills that helped her come out intact. I do have to disagree with Joy telling Brittney she was not at fault. I don't think that's helpful because i believe it was her fault. Brittney knows the circumstances of how the substance got in her suitcase & I'm sure Brittney has been dealing with the guilt of that. Accepting this leads to her ability to forgive herself ...we all make mistakes. I'm so so happy she is home with her loved ones.

[@ZombieNausea]

Imagine being sent to "the madhouse"... Appreciate your rights! (The U.S. after it's not 'United' anymore)

[@PaulPilot-ke1if]

Amazing the police would target a law breaker.

[@betsybabf748]

How dare Russian police do the job for which they are hired and paid to do!

[@correctionalofficer4lockdo763]

He really gave some insight into his lapse of judgment

[@kris7200]

He?

[@meghan42]

She

[@Muskogee]

Why have hate for a human being but will cry over someone kicking a dog? The Devil is in your spirit.

[@correctionalofficer4lockdo763]

@@meghan42 He

[@correctionalofficer4lockdo763]

@@meghan42 He

[@terrys.2342]

Man - isn't living in America nice?

[@azebtsegaye3591]

What is she talking about she knows what she did everybody knows the end. Now here is the talk show you changed your story Weed does not allow other countries Period.

[@lynnekincaid9087]

This was a really nice interview with BG. Thanks Joy.

[@tomcassidy2525]

we get all our $ from russia ... eric

“So I said fire that prosecutor (that’s investigating his son), or you dont get the Billion dollars!” - Quid Pro Joe.

[@lynngipe5981]

Source please?

[@mile_high_topher]

Viktor Shokin was never investigating Hunter Biden*

[@mile_high_topher]

Shokin never investigated Hunter for anything*

[@SandraWade666]

Trump is Putin's puppet

[@keithmolbeck260]

What happened to her equipment

[@BAW47]

BG is beautiful inside and out

[@caitlindudar1393]

With my whole heart I have so much admiration for BG and I can’t imagine what she had to through! She’s truly a courageous individual! I have my utmost respect & admiration!❤️

[@bryantsnider3908]

She broke the law she a criminal, nothing else wish more leftist would go to countries would go to places like Russia

[@sistersnake4629]

she's lovely

[@ribbrascal1065]

LOL

[@27MOJOKING]

He. What women looks like that

[@visibletoa11usersonyoutube]

Shes beautiful ❤️

[@bobbobbington3615]

Why was this segment so freakin weird?!

[@cowtune]

Great interview. Nice to hear Brittany reveal some of her story. Thank you.

[@SadieMccollough-mf3jl]

How terribly sad that such a lovely person has had to go through so much.

[@MrManny-ed6hs]

😂😂😂.

[@reason6835]

😭 “Leave Brittney alone!” 😭

[@aishabintabubakr4944]

​@@reason6835 Leave her alone!

[@winstonsmith6607]

Is no one going to mention her domesticViolence? 9 years for weed is wrong, but she's not any kind of hero

[@AverageJoe483]

What makes her lovely ?

[@dwaynejordan5898]

how ignorant must you be to go to Russia, end up in some shsst, and be held as a pawn between US and Russia tensions?

[@LivingDeadGurl_XO]

OMG NOT HER BEAUTIFUL LOCKS…. LOC LIFE IS A COMMITMENT. IM SO HAPPY SHES BACK HOME 💞💞💞 we luv u pretty girl

[@michelerocks167]

I was so happy to hear BG was coming home. I wish her the best life possible after this horrible experience. Stay strong & share the love.

[@christineb6392]

I stopped watching shortly after she said she accidently put it in her bag and didn't know it was there. Everytime you put cannabis in your bag when flying your are "highly" aware of it, especially if it's Russia. You were stupid and lost all credibility with me with that lie. After what you put your country through and the cost of the release you should have told the truth.

[@omarandi5124]

Youre awesome Brittney Griner. God bless you.

[@theaquariancontrarian3316]

Unbelievable they traded a warlord for her.

[@bobby12348]

Why these people stay their butt at home. They know war is going on in Russia.

[@CarlAdamFranklin]

So we freed an arms dealer for someone who chases an orange ball around a court? An Arms Dealer????

[@Chris-ti3gq]

I get it however if it were your family member as an American you want them to go home. Have some empathy but nothing is fair in love and war and we are proxy war

[@betsybabf748]

We brought her, who did commit her crime, home and left a marine who is being used as a political prisoner, which is nonsensical.

[@Gar-tg5jv]

Who's this man?.

[@whitneybrown4067]

Blessings💜🙏….

[@mikeguy8517]

That’s a man Maury!

[@Djyoungcee]

I miss watching those episodes those were the best ones

[@mikeguy8517]

@@Djyoungcee 😂 but that’s a dude huh?

[@mitjademitrijcernac9204]

I have forgotten marihuana stuff in my bag!! And she thought they will believe that!!???

[@msthangndcmetro]

They don't care. So that doesn't matter.

[@uwishiwasu]

Homie don’t play that lol

[@chrissnape9537]

This is no offense meant, what a deep voice.

[@Treemonieee]

Testosterone treatments..

[@ShortFuseFighting]

well, next time dont bring weed to russia (which is exactly what she did and you all know it)

[@Treemonieee]

Ok. We get that. The prison time for that was too lengthy..

[@iflex1963]

It was an accident.....I hate when that weed jumps in your luggage.

[@ShortFuseFighting]

@@Treemonieee yes, CAUSE ITS FRIGGIN' RUSSIA! wanna tempt fate? go ahead. see what happens.

[@BTS-nv6pw]

She is pretty WOW!!!

[@dogcookies]

"She"? WHAT????

[@captainamerica5826]

She just looks and acts like a dude until there's trouble then She is a little scared, frail girl... right 😂

[@Hippitidippity]

Let's not forget that this woman was jacked up on steroids because they allowed it over there in Russia and they don't allow it here in America and that's why she went there how to play

[@brianwade7973]

She should of known better.

[@imaloserdude7227]

BG is a basketbal star...and a human being! An American who deserves space to live her own life.

[@ribbrascal1065]

Your name is apt.

[@benvoncamp]

She's taking the opportunity to gain as much attention as possible through interviews. Now you think she deserves 'space'? Not sure how that fits the narrative.

[@bobbydigital3061]

Light another one maaaaaaannn

[@karencox6302]

You are a beautiful person.

[@winstonsmith6607]

Perhaps you don't know of her history of domesticViolence.

[@minutemeditations14All]

​@@winstonsmith6607perhaps you don't know where you left your reality. Get a life.

[@SafetySpooon]

@@winstonsmith6607 We know that you add to it

[@brycethomas8864]

Yeah she’s really not a beautiful person lol she’s a domestic abuser who should be ashamed of herself for putting our government in this position.

[@mrit409proofnotfeelings7]

OMG I was traumatized by the world famous dope smoking CELEBRITY Brittney Grimmer's time in Russia

[@atoyaj]

when the white house tell you do not go to russia then you know to stay far away from that country i love her she is so strong we could not have done one day in her shoes we quick to judge but we will be the first to fall

[@LOdom-ws8xv]

Thank goodness Biden was president and not Trump when this nightmare happened to Brittney

[@brycethomas8864]

If Trump was President we would have got her back without having to give up a hardened Russian criminal because he isn’t completely incompetent. There has never been a President in the history of the United States with a worse foreign policy record than Biden.

[@omeeawakened2371]

Trump got a couple young black college basketball players out of jail in china when they were caught shoplifting

[@be6715]

Heard her interviewed by Terry Gross yesterday. Changed my perception of the situation. Maybe if with WNBA athletes were paid on par with the NBA, these women wouldn't travel to Russia to play. My guess is that many now won't. After hearing the TG interview, I'm glad that Brittney was returned safely, and sorry for what she suffered and what she suffered while in school.

[@yahniadore]

🎯

[@maecr2848]

How much revenue does the WNBA produce? Nothing in comparison to the NBA

[@be6715]

@@maecr2848 So, no surprise that someone would look for other opportunities to earn money then, right?

[@marksloman5998]

They don't get paid much bc the WNBA LOSES money every year Take economics and you will truly understand

[@AlexStatlenz]

That’s a man plain and simple

[@AaronSmith-my2dh]

Had the urge to play the song “Sweet low, Sweet Chariot” after this interview for some reason 😅