In a video released Tuesday, James said he would consider returning to the United States if he were in the position of the Russian-detained women's basketball player.
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In a short preview clip of an upcoming episode of James' show "The Shop", James asked "Now, how can she feel like America has her back?"
I would be wondering if I even want to return to America. James kept going.
James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player award winner, has been vocal in calling for the release of the woman.
Russian authorities arrested Griner in February after she was found with marijuana in her suitcase. The American has been in Russian custody for a long time. He faces a prison sentence of up to 10 years after pleading guilty to drug charges in Russia. The United States and Russia conducted a prisoner swap in April to free an American who had been wrongly imprisoned. A source told Forbes in May that the Biden Administration was interested in trading for Bout, who is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence in Illinois. Last week, she wrote a letter to Biden and said she was terrified she might be here forever.
Many people have pointed out the different treatment James may have received if he was the one held in Russia. The head coach of the Phoenix Mercury said last week that he would be home if it was Cleveland's King James. The statement is about the value of women.
The basketball player called on the vice president to bring the gymnast home from Russia.
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