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Brittney Griner has been stuck in Russia since February. After being detained for having illegal cartridges, the eight-time All-Star even pled guilty. A nine-year sentence sent shockwaves around the sporting world. However, arguably, the most stress came to her wife, Cherelle Griner.

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Tying the knot in 2019, Griner was coming off a tough marriage. Formerly married to fellow WNBA star, Glory Johnson, the couple ended their marriage in just 28 days. Notably, Griner filed for an annulment after making claims of being forced into the relationship. However, after the initial struggle, uck strayed in her path with Cherelle. After being mates in Baylor, Cherelle and Brittney Griner reconnected and hit it off right away. In 2018, the two-time Olympic gold medalist went down on her knees.

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However, before her two infamous relationships, she had a special someone in Baylor. During an interview with Elle, Griner spoke about her previous girlfriend. Moreover, she had a unique analogy in mind.

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Britney Griner speaks about Baylor girlfriend

Ever since being a rookie, Griner became an anchor in the sports world. Openly speaking about her sexuality, the eight time All-Star inspired many. As a fan of the comic world, Griner received elating news back in 2013. Right before being a guest on Conan’s show, she got VIP access to DC comic office. Jumping on the opportunity, she picked up a Harley Quinn action figure. While Griner was in love, she knew one person who wouldn’t be a fan, her then-girlfriend.

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Speaking about her love interest at the time, Brittney Griner made a shocking comparison. Knowing her girlfriend wouldn’t like her action figure Griner said: “This is gonna be great on my table. But my girlfriend’s gonna be like, Really? My girlfriend’s a lotta work, like my puppy.”

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It surely took time for Griner to find her perfect life partner. However, it might have been all worth it as Cherelle has been her voice from away. Notably, she pushed the pressure on the US government to take measure to bring her wife home. Likewise, it was met with a phone call by the president, Joe Biden. He called Cherelle and said the officials are pursuing every possible way to bring back Brittney Griner.

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Now, the situation stands at a potential prisoner swap. Griner and former marine, Paul Whelan could be part of a equal trade with Russia. While there is no news on the progress, one thing is for sure, Cherelle unarguably won’t rest till her wife Brittney makes it back on US soil.

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Anuj Talwalkar is a senior NBA Newsbreak specialist at EssentiallySports, trusted for his real-time coverage and fast, accurate updates on league developments. With five NBA seasons and two Olympics coverages under his belt, Anuj stands out as the go-to reporter for the NBA Matchday Newsdesk. As part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, he continuously refines his hard reporting with grounded storytelling shaped by fan culture and court-level insights. An economics graduate and lifelong OKC fan since the Supersonics era, Anuj combines analytical thinking and a genuine passion for basketball. He’s recognized for both his live news coverage and feature writing, with aspirations to someday interview Russell Westbrook. Anuj’s reporting is marked by its reliability, depth, and strong connection to the pulse of the NBA.

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