Former Boston Celtics star Enes Kanter Freedom criticized LeBron James for suggesting that WNBA star Britney Griner may no longer want to return to the United States after being imprisoned in Russia.
Griner has been imprisoned in Russia since February after authorities arrested him for having a CBD vape cartridge in his trunk. He has since been found guilty of illegal drug possession and begged the Biden administration to help free him. speaking on HBO ShoLeBron James said this week that he would consider not returning to the United States if he were in Griner’s place.
It was there for over 110 days. How did he feel now that he was back in America? “Do I still want to go back to America?” I thought. says.
After a significant backlash, James tweeted Tuesday that his statement was taken out of context.
“I just had a lot of other emotions, thoughts, etc., probably. I’m talking about how you feel with him. He has been in this prison for more than 100 days.” James tweeted.
– LeBron James (@KingJames) 13 July 2022
But Enes Kanter Freedom did not accept LeBron’s statement, calling it “walking backwards” and LeBron James had no idea what it was like to live under a dictatorship.
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After growing criticism of the Biden administration, who reportedly failed to free Brittney Griner, an experienced American negotiator was sent to Moscow to secure her release.
Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson will travel to Russia in the near future to negotiate a deal for incarcerated WNBA star Britney Greener.
Richardson, who also served as the US ambassador to the UN and energy secretary in the Clinton administration, played a role in the prisoner exchange in April when Russia released former US Marine Trevor Reed after nearly two and a half years in captivity. “, said the message.
Source: Breitbart
