current location:HOME > Sports News > Tennis Life > Text content

Adam Silver provides an update on Brittney Griner / News - Basketnews.com

nqajqrqw7months ago (05-17)Tennis Life113

Adam Silver revealed that the NBA was told not to put a bigger spotlight on Brittney Griner's story, but he does everything in his power to help her.

Credit: AFP-SCANPIX Credit AFP-SCANPIX

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on WNBA star Brittney Griner, claiming that the league is doing everything in its power.

Silver also said that the NBA was told not to put a bigger spotlight on Griner's story.

"[We] have been very public about our belief that she deserves to be released at this point," Silver said. "Even to the extent she was convicted of a minor crime, any punishment at this point is dramatically disproportionate."

Silver also hopes that, eventually, Griner will be granted mercy.

"There should be mercy, of course, for anyone in her position, and we've had direct conversations with the White House, with the State Department, you heard opening night, Steph Curry spoke out about her incarceration.

To be quite honest, we are doing everything we know available to us, which is to continue to raise her profile and have direct conversations with the U.S. government on all levels. But beyond that, it's frustrating for everyone, it's enormously frustrating for her family, but I'm not sure what else we could be doing right now," Silver added.

Like what we are doing? You can express your gratitude here.
Share with friends:

“Adam Silver provides an update on Brittney Griner / News - Basketnews.com” ofrelated articles

Tennis: ATP, WTA& Grand Slams and in Premium Tour talks but what role will Saudi Arabia play?

Tennis: ATP, WTA& Grand Slams and in Premium Tour talks but what role will Saudi Arabia play?

What lies in store for tennis' revamped future?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Saudi Arabia already hosts the Next Gen ATP FinalsRussell Full...

Tennis: ATP, WTA& Grand Slams and in Premium Tour talks but what role will Saudi Arabia play?

Tennis: ATP, WTA& Grand Slams and in Premium Tour talks but what role will Saudi Arabia play?

What lies in store for tennis' revamped future?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Saudi Arabia already hosts the Next Gen ATP FinalsRussell Full...

Bronny James puts up 4-point, 4-rebound performance at NBA Combine / News - Basketnews.com

Bronny James puts up 4-point, 4-rebound performance at NBA Combine / News - Basketnews.com

Bronny James, who is intending to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft, made his NBA Combine debut....

Virtus owner addresses sponsorship concerns: 'Nothing will change' / News - Basketnews.com

Virtus owner addresses sponsorship concerns: 'Nothing will change' / News - Basketnews.com

Segafredo Zanetti ends its title sponsorship deal with Virtus, but team owner Massimo Zanetti reassures commitment amidst negotiations for a new partn...

Sasa Obradovic set to stay in Monaco / News - Basketnews.com

Sasa Obradovic set to stay in Monaco / News - Basketnews.com

The decision to retain Sasa Obradovic beyond the 2023-24 season was made before the playoffs....

Markus Howard accepted second contract extension in a season / News - Basketnews.com

Markus Howard accepted second contract extension in a season / News - Basketnews.com

Markus Howard agreed to a new contract extension with Baskonia that will run until the end of the 2027-28 season. Howard will see an increased salary...