The WNBA plans to honor Brittney Griner with a special season-long tribute as the Mercury center continues her battle to return to the United States, according to a report from ESPN.
The league is expected to introduce a floor decal, which will be used by all 12 teams, featuring the seven-time All-Star’s initials along with her number (No. 42) ahead of the start of the 2022 season on Friday. The 31-year-old has been detained in Russia since February after customs officials reportedly found vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage.
Monday’s news comes nearly two months after Russian media reported Griner’s detention had been extended until May 19.