As the NBA community became more supportive of her cause, the voices calling for her release from Russia grew louder.
James, who Forbes estimated Friday is officially a billionaire, demanded that the president and vice president bring the girl home quickly and safely.
The Boston Celtics, who are competing in the NBA finals against the Golden State Warriors, wore shirts proclaiming "We Are BG" during practice Saturday, as the team sent a link to the website for the campaign to bring her home.
More than 50 million. The Women's National Basketball Players Association has 15,100 followers, which is less than the number of followers James has on the social networking site.
She was taken into custody at a Moscow airport in February after her luggage was found to contain marijuana. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison. The news of her detainment was not made public until March. The U.S. government will seek to negotiate her release regardless of the status of her legal case. The State Department has made it clear that the case of Griner is very important to them. Three members of Congress introduced a resolution urging the government to push for his release. Forbes reported in May that the government is considering freeing Griner through a prisoner swap.
The NBA and the WNBA are working together for the release of the player. The WNBA painted her initials and number on every court and is pushing for her return.
A woman is communicating through email from a Russian jail.
There is a possibility of a prisoner swap between Russia and the US.
According to a report by the U.S., the woman was wrongly imprisoned in Russia.
The State Department has a top priority in mind.
There is a resolution to free the girl from Russia.