Ben Crumprenowned civil rights lawyer, pleads for more NBA players support Britney Grinerhoping their votes will help bring the WNBA star back to the United States.
The lawyer discussed Griner with the media earlier this week in Washington DC and he made it clear that if some of the NBA’s biggest stars show support Grinerit might be helpful.
“I think NBA players should talk more. lump said in an interview with TMZ Sports.
“I think the sports world needs to talk more.”
As TMZ Sports previously reported, Griner pleaded guilty to drug possession in a Russian court on Thursday and now faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
GrinerThe legal team expressed optimism that the authorities would be lenient with the verdict as she took responsibility for her crimes.
“She is being used as a political pawn.” lump added.
Now he’s begging anyone with the platform to speak up because he believes a significant public outcry will help the basketball player make a quick comeback.
“It would be a travesty of justice for her not to return home soon,” he said.